Patriotic Berry Pretzel Salad

Patriotic Berry Pretzel Salad

Introduction

This Patriotic Berry Pretzel Salad is a festive, colorful dessert that’s perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. A crunchy, salty pretzel crust, a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese, and a vibrant gelatin topping studded with fresh berries come together to create a show-stopping dish. Topped with apple stars, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious—a combination of sweet, tart, and salty flavors that everyone will love!

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 3/4 cup (170 g / 6 oz) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar
• 8 oz (220 g / 2 cups) salted pretzels, crushed

Cream cheese layer:

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 8 oz (225 g / 3 cups) Cool Whip or whipped topping, thawed

Gelatin layer:

• 0.75 oz (21 g) unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water
• 2 cups (480 ml) lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite)
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Optional decoration (stars):

• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• Lemon juice, for brushing

Directions