Raspberry Pretzel Pie

Looking for a dessert that’s the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and creamy? This Raspberry Pretzel Pie recipe is just what you need! With a pretzel crust, a fluffy cream cheese filling, and a fresh raspberry Jell-O topping, this treat is a must for summer gatherings, holidays, or any time you want a refreshing and delicious dessert!

The salty pretzels, cream cheese filling and sweet raspberry topping are a perfect combination of flavors and textures that I cannot get enough of! If you have never experienced a pretzel pie crust, you are really in for a treat. This raspberry cream cheese dessert with a pretzel crust is going to knock your socks off!

Fresh raspberries are such a great addition to all of our favorite baking. I love to use fresh raspberries to make Raspberry Crumble Bars because they are easy to grab and go during the busy weeknight rush for a sweet pick me up. Another great sweet treat to use your freshly picked raspberries are White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies. They won’t last long in the cookie jar!

This Raspberry Pretzel dessert is sure to be the talk of the town after your next family gathering! Everyone is going to go crazy for this raspberry jello pie, a layered pie of perfection.

why you’ll love this recipe

• Every single bite is salty, creamy AND sweet. It really doesn’t get any better.
• This recipe is nice and easy, so your kiddos can help!
• Raspberry Pretzel Pie is practically a no-bake pie so you don’t have to heat up your house.

ingredients for raspberry pretzel pie

Pretzel Crust

• Crushed pretzels – You can use any type of pretzel.
• Sugar – The pie crust is perfectly salty and sweet.
• Butter – Because of the salty pretzels, you may want to use unsalted butter.

Cream Cheese Layer

• Cream cheese – Softened cream cheese is much easier to work with and will incorporate into Cool Whip much smoother.
• Cool Whip – You bet we are using Cool Whip to make this deliciously creamy layer of this pie.
• Sugar – Add some sweetness to this layer.

Raspberry Layer

• Raspberries – Fresh raspberries are such a treat to taste in this pie!
• Water – Cool or room temperature water to bring to a boil.
• Sugar – Add a little extra sweetness to this raspberry layer.
• Cornstarch – Helps the layer to thicken and set.
• Raspberry Jell-o – This is what will really boost that raspberry flavor for this top layer of the pie.

Can i use whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?

Cool Whip and whipped cream are usually pretty interchangeable but for this, I recommend sticking to Cool Whip because of it’s firmer texture.

how to soften cream cheese

The most common way to soften cream cheese to room temperature is to simply leave it on the counter for about 45 minutes. You can also submerge your cream cheese, in the foil packaging, in warm water for about 10-15 minutes. Lastly, it is possible to soften cream cheese in the microwave. Remove all packaging and warm the cream cheese in ten second increments until you reach your desired softness.

can i use frozen raspberries?

I have not tested this recipe using frozen raspberries but I don’t think I would recommend it. Frozen raspberries, once thawed, will be a lot softer and mushier than a fresh raspberry. If you do try out frozen raspberries, I would love to know how they turn out!

how to make raspberry pretzel pie

Add pretzels to a food processor and blend until they are finely crushed.

In a mixing bowl, add crushed pretzels, melted butter and sugar and mix until well combined. Press mixed crust ingredients into a 9-inch pie dish.

Bake the crust in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Remove and set aside to cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, with an electric mixer beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and spread mixture over cooled crust. Chill for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan combine water, sugar and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Add raspberry Jell-O and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.

Place raspberries on top of the cream cheese layer. Very carefully, pour Jell-O mixture over raspberries in an even layer.

Refrigerate about 4 hours until set.

how to serve raspberry pretzel pie

This dessert really doesn’t need much to accompany it, but a refreshing beverage can really amp it up. If you are looking for a new way to enjoy iced tea, I recommend giving a Iced Peach Green Tea a try. It is naturally sweetened which is always a bonus. If you can’t possibly have pie without ice cream, a classic Ice Cream in a Bag is super fun to make!

why does my pretzel crust fall apart?

There are a few reasons your pretzel crust might not stay together very well. First, make sure to process the pretzels into a fine crumb. Larger pieces will not stick together as well.

Make sure you really pack down the crust firmly into the pie plate before baking to create a solid crust.

when are raspberries in season?

Raspberries are typically ready to harvest in July and August. If you are lucky, you will still have raspberries to pick going into September, too. Luckily, this recipe doesn’t take a ton of fresh raspberries, so there will still be lots to snack on!

how to store leftover raspberry pretzel pie

If you have any leftovers of this pie, store them in the fridge. You can cover the pie with plastic wrap.

Fresh berries really add so much flavor to any dish and this Raspberry Pretzel Pie is no exception. I know you will add this to your regular summer dessert rotation.

more great raspberry treats

• It doesn’t get any simpler than a no-bake dessert! Our Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake is bound to be one that you serve over and over again.
• Beat the summer heat with refreshing Berry Popsicles.
• My mouth is watering thinking about Grandma’s Raspberry Lemon Sherbet Dessert!
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies will come out of the oven and be devoured in a flash!