Description
This Lemon Pretzel Dessert is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and salty flavors that create a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pretzel Crust:
- 2½ cups pretzels, crushed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cool whip
Lemon Topping:
- 22 ounces lemon pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a medium bowl, add pretzels, vanilla, brown sugar, and flour. Stir until combined.
- Melt butter and add to the pretzel mixture. Stir until combined.
- Spread mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, reserving ½ cup for the topping. Press mixture into an even, smooth layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes and let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth then add powdered sugar. Beat until combined then add cool whip and mix until just combined.
- Once the crust has cooled completely, spread cream cheese mixture over the pretzel layer.
- Top with lemon pie filling and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining pretzel mixture over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Crush pretzels into small pieces using a food processor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Pretzel Dessert, Sweet and Salty Dessert, Lemon Cream Cheese Dessert
