Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors with this refreshing Lemon Pretzel Dessert. A crunchy pretzel crust topped with a luscious cream cheese layer, zesty lemon filling, and a light lemon gelatin topping, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping
Lemon Layer:
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 can (21 ounces) lemon pie filling or lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Prepare the lemon layer: Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water, then stir in cold water. Refrigerate until slightly thickened.
- Assemble the dessert: Spread lemon pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Pour the gelatin over the lemon layer.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed pretzels on top before serving.
- You can use whipped cream instead of whipped topping.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
