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Lemon Pretzel Dessert Recipe

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This Lemon Pretzel Dessert combines the salty crunch of pretzels with a creamy lemon filling for a delightful no-fuss treat. Featuring a baked pretzel crust topped with a luscious cream cheese layer and tangy lemon pie filling, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a refreshing citrus twist.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2½ cups pretzels, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 22 ounces lemon pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pretzel crust.
  2. Crush Pretzels: Use a food processor to crush the pretzels into small pieces for the crust base.
  3. Mix Crust Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and flour until well blended.
  4. Add Butter: Melt the butter and stir it into the pretzel mixture until everything is evenly combined.
  5. Form Crust: Spread the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, reserving ½ cup of the mixture for the topping. Press the mixture down evenly and smoothly to create the crust base.
  6. Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Fold in the Cool Whip until just mixed.
  8. Assemble Filling: Once the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel crust.
  9. Add Lemon Filling: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  10. Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of pretzel mixture over the top to add a crunchy finish.
  11. Chill Dessert: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the dessert to set properly before serving.

Notes

  • For a firmer crust, press the pretzel mixture firmly into the baking dish before baking.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.
  • Use fresh lemon pie filling for the best tangy flavor.
  • Allow the dessert to chill long enough to fully set for clean slices when serving.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Lemon Pretzel Dessert, sweet and salty dessert, no-bake lemon dessert, pretzel crust dessert, creamy lemon dessert, summer dessert

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