Lemon Pretzel Dessert
A delightful Lemon Pretzel Dessert blends a salty pretzel crust with a creamy lemon filling, perfect for spring gatherings or summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling & Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup lemon pudding mix (instant)
- 2 cups milk
- Extra whipped topping for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
- Crushed pretzels for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Spread over cooled pretzel crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk lemon pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Slice into squares and top with extra whipped topping and garnish as desired.
Notes
Allow adequate chilling time for best texture and flavor. Use low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping for lighter alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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