If you love sweet and salty desserts, this Blackberry Pretzel Salad is a fun variation on my classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad.It starts with a buttery pretzel crust, followed by a smooth cream cheese layer, and is finished with a glossy black cherry gelatin topping packed with juicy blackberries.Every bite has the perfect mix of creamy, crunchy, and fruity.

It’s an easy make-ahead dessert! I also have a Raspberry Pretzel Salad you will love! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Pretzel Crust: The salty base of this dessert is a simple pretzel crust.You’ll need about 4 cups of whole pretzels before crushing them.A food processor makes quick, fine crumbs, but a zip-top bag and rolling pin works too.

Make sure the pretzels are well coated in melted butter; this is what helps the crust hold together.If you prefer, you can swap the pretzel crust for a graham cracker crust.Cream Cheese Layer: This creamy layer is made with cream cheese and whipped topping for a light, fluffy texture that holds its shape well once chilled.

For the best results, spread it over a fully cooled crust so the layers stay neat when sliced.Black Cherry Gelatin Layer: The top layer is made with black cherry gelatin dissolved in boiling water.Fresh or thawed blackberries are stirred in for extra flavor and texture.

Let the mixture cool and

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