Blueberry Pretzel Layers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pretzel Layer
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2½ cups pretzels, roughly crushed
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⅔ cup packed brown sugar
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¾ cup butter, melted
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Creamy Cheesecake Filling
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1 cup powdered sugar
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8 oz softened cream cheese
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8 oz Cool Whip (tub)
→ Fruity Topping
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1½ cups fresh blueberries
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21 oz blueberry pie filling (canned)
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 375°F and lightly coat a 9×13 dish with a spray that keeps things from sticking. Set it aside for now.
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Put pretzels in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin (or pulse in a processor, staying chunky). Combine them in a bowl with butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour. Stir well until coated.
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Save a bit of the pretzel mix (maybe half a cup) for sprinkling later. Press the rest flat in the baking dish and pop it in the oven for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely before moving on.
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While the crust is in the oven, toss cornstarch, blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small pot. Stir occasionally over medium heat until it thickens up in 5–7 minutes. Cool it once done.
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Grab your hand mixer and whip softened cream cheese until fluffy and smooth (2 minutes should do it). Add powdered sugar and blend again. Fold in Cool Whip gently to keep it light.
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When the crust is cooled, spread cream cheese filling evenly on top. Make sure it covers the edges so the fruit layer doesn't seep underneath.
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Spoon canned blueberry pie filling evenly over the cheesecake layer. Drop spoonfuls of your fresh blueberry mixture on top and swirl it gently if you'd like a marbled look.
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Scatter the saved pretzel mix on top of the fruit. Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or leave it overnight.
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Pull it from the fridge, cut into squares, and it's ready to eat. Any leftovers? Pop them back in the fridge.
# Notes:
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Set aside enough time. You'll need 4 hours for this dish to chill properly.
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Fresh berries bring more flavor, but canned filling works fine if you're in a rush.
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Keep pretzels slightly chunky for a good crunch in every bite.