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Lemon Pretzel Dessert

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A zingy, creamy lemon layer built on a salty-sweet pretzel crust, topped with crunchy pretzel crumbs, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2.5 cups pretzels, crushed About one 6–8 oz bag; use stick or twists.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar Light or dark.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Stabilizes the crust.
  • ½ cup butter, melted 1 stick.
For the filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Confectioners’ sugar.
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Or frozen whipped topping, thawed.
  • 22 ounces lemon pie filling One large can.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment or lightly grease it.
  2. Crush the pretzels into small pieces in a food processor.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, vanilla, brown sugar, and flour. Stir until evenly mixed.
  4. Pour melted butter over the pretzel mixture and stir until everything is moistened. Reserve ½ cup of this mixture for topping.
  5. Press the remaining pretzel mixture into the prepared 9×13 pan.
Baking
  1. Bake the crust for 10 minutes; it should smell toasted and just begin to brown.
  2. Remove and let cool completely.
Filling
  1. While the crust cools, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
  2. Fold in the Cool Whip gently until the mixture is uniform and fluffy.
  3. Spread the cream-cheese layer evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
  4. Spoon the lemon pie filling over the cream-cheese layer and spread gently to cover.
  5. Sprinkle the reserved pretzel crumbs over the top.
Chilling
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

Best served chilled in small squares. Garnish with fresh lemon zest or berries for a nice presentation. Can be made a day in advance.
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