First some back story. You know that Pretzel Berry Dessert/Salad that is ubiquitous at the holiday season? I love that stuff. We eat pans of that in November and December, the only time I make it. Well, I have a problem with that dessert.
It doesn’t look pretty. See?
Yet, I love the flavor combinations of the tart berries, the cream cheese layer, and the pretzel crust. I played with those flavors earlier this year and created a cheesecake that we love. (Wait for the cookbook — you’ll love it, too.)
But, I decided to go in another direction and focus on the berries. I came up with this:
These Raspberry Cream Cups feature a raspberry compote (no Jell-O), a cream cheese -whipped cream concoction, and a pretzel topping. So good. Perfect to make ahead, serve at an elegant dinner, serve on a hot summer night, or save for the holiday season.
Raspberry Cream Cups with Pretzels
Ingredients
- 3 cup raspberries frozen or fresh
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 3 oz pretzels regular or chocolate covered
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of the raspberries, the sugar, and the water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 cup raspberries. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese and the sugar until well combined.
- In another mixing bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Arrange 6 glasses and spoon 1/4 cup of the raspberry compote into each glass.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture amongst the 6 cups evenly.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Top the cream cheese mixture with a small amount of crushed pretzels.
Notes
Nutrition
Chocolate Variation
Now, because he’s a chocoholic all fancy, FishPapa suggested a chocolate covered pretzel variation. He said that it didn’t make a huge difference, but if given the choice, he’d take the chocolate variation. You decide.
