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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • chill time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemon Blackberry Dessert is the ultimate summer treat, combining sweet, tangy, and salty flavors in every bite. It features a buttery pretzel crust, a luscious cream cheese lemonade pie filling, and a fresh blackberry topping, finished with a sprinkle of crunchy pretzel crumble. The mix of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures makes this dessert simply irresistible for warm-weather gatherings or any time you’re craving a refreshing treat.


Ingredients

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Pretzel Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted

Lemon Filling:

  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3.4 ounces instant lemon pudding and pie filling
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate

Blackberry Topping:

  • 3 cups blackberries, divided
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 7 tablespoons water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pretzel Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 7×11 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Crush the pretzels using a food processor or by placing them in a resealable bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
  3. In a large bowl, mix crushed pretzels, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
  4. Melt the butter and add it to the mixture, stirring until combined.
  5. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, reserving ½ cup for topping.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.

2. Make the Lemon Filling:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together evaporated milk and instant lemon pudding mix until smooth and thickened.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add lemonade concentrate and mix until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the lemon pudding mixture, stirring until smooth.
  4. Spread the lemon filling evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.

3. Prepare the Blackberry Topping:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 cups of blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and 5 tablespoons of water. Stir occasionally until the blackberries break down.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  3. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the blackberry sauce, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 cup of blackberries for texture.
  5. Let the topping cool slightly, then spread over the lemon filling.

4. Assemble & Chill:

  1. Sprinkle the reserved pretzel crust mixture over the top.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to set.
  3. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!


Notes

  • This dessert is best served cold after chilling for a few hours.
  • For a twist, try substituting raspberries or blueberries for the blackberry topping.
  • If you prefer a sweeter crust, mix in an additional tablespoon of brown sugar.
  • Use fresh or frozen blackberries—if using frozen, thaw and drain before cooking.