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Lemon Pretzel Dessert Recipe

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Lemon Pretzel Dessert is the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and salty flavors. With a buttery pretzel crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and a tangy lemon topping, this refreshing dessert is sure to impress at any occasion.

Ingredients

2½ cups pretzels, crushed

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

⅔ cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons flour

½ cup butter, melted

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup powdered sugar

8 ounces cool whip

22 ounces lemon pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Crush the pretzels into small pieces using a food processor or a rolling pin.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and flour. Stir well.
  4. Melt the butter and add it to the pretzel mixture. Stir until everything is combined.
  5. Spread the pretzel mixture evenly into a 9x13 baking dish, reserving ½ cup for the topping. Press the mixture into an even, smooth layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
  7. While the crust cools, beat the cream cheese until smooth in a medium bowl. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until combined.
  8. Fold in the cool whip and mix gently until the cream cheese mixture is smooth.
  9. Once the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture over the pretzel layer.
  10. Top with the lemon pie filling, spreading it evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
  11. Sprinkle the reserved pretzel mixture on top of the lemon filling.
  12. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, for best results.

Notes

  • Fruit Topping: Swap out the lemon pie filling for other fruit fillings like blueberry, strawberry, or raspberry for a different flavor.
  • Nuts: Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the pretzel mixture for an extra crunch.
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pretzels to make this dessert gluten-free.
  • Whipped Cream: Substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • Lemon Zest: Add lemon zest to the cream cheese filling or sprinkle it on top for more intense lemon flavor.

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