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Flavorful Patriotic Pretzel Brownie Bites with Easy Blueberry Swirl Recipe

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These pretzel brownie bites combine a crunchy salty pretzel crust with a rich fudgy chocolate brownie and a tangy blueberry cream cheese swirl, perfect for summer parties and festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels (about 150g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (85g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (95g)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (115g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (75g)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (30g)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush pretzels finely using a food processor or rolling pin.
  2. In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels with 6 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until combined.
  3. Press pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking pan to form an even crust layer.
  4. Bake crust for 8 minutes to set.
  5. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  6. In a separate large bowl, whisk melted butter with sugar until smooth.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  9. Pour brownie batter evenly over the pretzel crust.
  10. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer blueberries for 3-4 minutes until they start to burst and thicken slightly; let cool briefly.
  12. Fold cooled blueberries into cream cheese mixture.
  13. Dollop spoonfuls of blueberry cream cheese over brownie batter.
  14. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the blueberry cream cheese into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
  15. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  16. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bite-sized squares.
  17. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Chill the cream cheese swirl for 10 minutes if it feels too runny before dolloping to help it hold shape better. Crush pretzels finely for best crust texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cakey brownies. Watch baking time closely to maintain fudgy texture.

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Keywords: pretzel brownie bites, blueberry cream cheese swirl, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, fudgy brownies, salty sweet dessert, easy brownie recipe

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