Berry Pretzel Dessert #BerryWeek

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Cindy Kerschner

Berry Pretzel Dessert serves cool strawberry jello, fresh sliced strawberries, and cheesecake on a crushed pretzel crust. Salty-sweet cool, fun treat for summertime.
Jello Pretzel Dessert

Welcome to day 3 of Berry Week 2020!

I’m joining 15 other berry loving food bloggers for a week of sharing recipes that celebrate all berries!

This week is all about berries! Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, huckleberries, boysenberries, blackberries, any kind of berry. Share a new to your blog sweet or savory recipe using one or more berries.

Today I’m sharing a recipe I’ve been wanting to make for a long time. I’ve seen many versions of a pretzel crust topped with a cream cheese layer and jello. Some have fruit mixed in the jello. I’ve adapted this recipe from one I’ve seen at Taste of Home.

jello pretzel dessert

Crunchy salty pretzel pieces get mixed with butter and sugar.
jello pretzel dessert

Cream cheese and whipped topping make a light cheesecake layer. Top that with fresh strawberry slices.
jello pretzel dessert
Next add the slightly hardened jello.

jello pretzel dessert
Chill until set.
I like to set this dessert out at room temperature a few minutes before serving to easily cut through the crust.
jello pretzel dessert

Here’s Monday’s berry recipes in case you missed it! Mixed Berry Bread.

Mixed Berry Bread

Thanks Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures, Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and Ellen from Family Around the Table for hosting our event!

Berry Pretzel Dessert

Berry Pretzel Dessert

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Servings 9 people

Ingredients
  

  • crust
  • 1 cup crushed pretzel pieces
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • filling
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberry slices
  • jello topping
  • 1 3 ounce package strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Combine pretzel pieces, melted butter and sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Spread and press mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool on rack before adding next layer.
  • Cream together sugar and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Spread over pretzel layer. Top with strawberry slices. Chill until set.
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Chill. When partially set, spoon over dessert. Chill at least 4 hours until firm. Allow to set at room temperature about 4 to 5 minutes before cutting to serve.

Enjoy these great berry minded recipes from our berry loving group!

Wednesday Berry Week Recipes

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Mixed Berry Bread #BerryWeek

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Cindy Kerschner

Mixed Berry Bread serves strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries in a quick bread enriched with wheat bran and pecan flour. Layer the top with fresh strawberry slices for a lovely breakfast, brunch or snack.
Mixed Berry Bread

Welcome to Berry Week 2020!

I’m joining 15 other berry loving food bloggers for a week of sharing recipes that celebrate all berries!

This week is all about berries! Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, huckleberries, boysenberries, blackberries, any kind of berry. Share a new to your blog sweet or savory recipe using one or more berries.
I’m a berry snob sometimes, depending on the dessert.
I like strawberries and blueberries in pies.

Like Mile High Strawberry Pie…
Mile High Strawberry Pie

and Blueberry Almond Meringue

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Raspberries alone need to be paired with chocolate.

Raspberry Mousse Chocolate Cakes.
Raspberry Mousse Topped Chocolate Cakes

When it comes to quick breads, any berry is game! Today’s version used mixed berries. I use fresh or frozen. This particular bread has both. There is no need to thaw the berries before adding to the batter. Remember to toss any berries in flour before adding to keep the color from running and hold it’s cute berry color.

Mixed Berry Bread

Sliced fresh strawberries on top make a beautiful presentation.
Mixed Berry Bread
Use one, two, three, four or more kinds of berries. The more the berrier! 🙂
Mixed Berry Bread

Mixed Berry Bread

5 from 1 vote
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Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 each egg
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat with bran flour
  • 3/4 cup pecan flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup berries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberry slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 5x9-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  • Toss berries in 1/4 cup of the all-purpose flour. Set aside.
  • Cream together sugar and shortening in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg and extract.
  • In a separate bowl, Stir together remaining all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, pecan flour and baking powder.
  • Alternate adding liquid and flours to the creamed sugar to form a thick batter. Fold in berries and any remaining flour.
  • Pour batter into pan. Dot down the center with fresh strawberry slices. Bake at 350 for approximately 60 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool bread in pan for at least 30 minutes before removing bread. Allow bread to completely cool on rack before slicing.

 
Thanks Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures, Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and Ellen from Family Around the Table for hosting our event!

Enjoy these great berry minded recipes from our berry loving group!

Monday Berry Week Recipes

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Iced Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cappuccino @ZulayKitchen MilkBoss Giveaway

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Cindy Kerschner

I received a Milk Boss Frother from zulaykitchen.com to sample and one to giveaway. I received no further compensation. All opinions are my own.

Iced Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cappuccino serves a frothy, cold treat to quench summer thirst. Zulay Kitchen MilkBoss makes it easy to create at home.

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cappuccino

I’m a big coffee fan. It’s how I start my day. Once in a while I like to switch it up a cold version.

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chocolate macadamia nut cappuccino

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Iced Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cappuccino

For cold coffee drinks I like using half and half but you can use whole or 2 percent milk if you prefer!

You can use any flavored syrup made for coffee or use simple syrup flavored with chocolate and nut extract. Experiment with flavors.
I would love to hear your flavor ideas in a comment below!
Iced Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cappuccino

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cappuccino

5 from 6 votes
Print Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces strong coffee or 2 ounces espresso
  • 1/4 cup half and half or milk
  • 2 tablespoons liquid chocolate macadamia nut coffee syrup
  • crushed ice, optional

Instructions
 

  • Add ice to glass, Stir syrup into coffee. Pour over ice.
  • Froth half and half or milk until foamy, about 1 minute. Pour over coffee.

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Tequila Margarita Black Cod

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Cindy Kerschner

I received product from Sitka salmon Shares in exchange for a review and recipe. I received no further compensation. All opinions are my own.
Tequila Margarita Black Cod
Tequila Margarita Black Cod serves moist, flaky fish topped with an orange-lime tequila sauce. Slightly sweet, tangy citrus taste your family will love.
This is my second recipe I’m sharing with you for this delicious, silky rich fish. This fish is rich in protein, omega-3, vitamins and minerals. Baked, it resembles sea bass in sweetness and texture. That’s why it’s also known as Butterfish. Delicious!
Tequila Margarita Black Cod
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Tequila Margarita Black Cod
Tequila Margarita Black Cod

Enjoy this dish with your favorite Margarita!

Don’t forget to eat the baked orange for an extra treat!

Tequila Margarita Black Cod

Tequila Margarita Black Cod

Print Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces Black Cod (I use Sitka Salmon Shares)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 each thinly sliced orange slices
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice, fresh squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 Tablespoon tequila
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place oil in a shallow baking dish. Season fish with salt and pepper. Place fish skin side down in baking dish. Top with orange slices. Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
  • While fish bakes, prepare sauce. Place sugar, orange juice and lime juice in a 1-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until sugar dissolves and sauce starts to thicken. Add tequila and continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens, for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over cooked fish in the dish. Transfer fish to plate. Top with zest and extra sauce if desired.
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