This dessert is a cousin of the classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad but much less sweet. It starts with a pretzel crust, then a cream cheese filling that is topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
Crust:
3 c. mini pretzel twists
1/3 c. butter, melted
1/4 c. light brown sugar
Filling:
16 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. heavy cream
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 t. kosher salt
Topping:
2 1/2 c. chopped fresh strawberries
1 1/2 c. fresh blueberries
Finely crush pretzels in a food processor, blender, or with a rolling pin in a heavy zip-close bag. Place crumbs in a medium-size mixing bowl. Add melted butter and brown sugar; stir. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of an 8 x 8 pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar; beat until combined, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract and salt; beat until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Pour evenly over crust; smooth with a spatula.
Top with berries. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
9-12 servings.