Description
A refreshing and delicious Lemon Pretzel Dessert that combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a creamy lemon filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¾ cups crushed pretzels (2 ½ cups for crust, ¼ cup for garnish)
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar (½ cup for crust, ¾ cup for cream cheese filling)
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted and cooled
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces (2 8-ounce) containers whipped topping (12 ounces for filling, 4 ounces for garnish)
- 1 medium size lemon, thinly sliced into 12 slices (optional garnish)
- 22 ounces lemon pie filling (e.g., Lucky Leaf brand)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add 2 ½ cups of the crushed pretzels to a medium size mixing bowl.
- Add the ½ cup granulated sugar to the pretzels.
- Pour the ¾ cup melted and cooled butter over the pretzels and sugar. Stir to completely coat and combine.
- Press the buttered pretzels into the bottom of the sprayed baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
- Using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, beat the softened cream cheese for 1-1 ½ minutes until smooth.
- Add the remaining granulated sugar and continue mixing for another 2 minutes or until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the 12 ounces of whipped topping using a silicone spatula.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Spread the lemon pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Cover with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours (or overnight).
- Just before serving, cut into 3 slices x 4 slices.
- Add the remaining whipped topping to a piping bag or ziplock bag and make small dollops on top. Sprinkle the ¼ cup of crushed pretzels over the dessert and add halved lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the crust while baking to prevent burning.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors.
- Use fresh lemon slices for garnish for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Pretzel Dessert, Lemon Pretzel Salad, delicious dessert, summer, Lemon Pretzel Dessert Recipe