Lemon Pretzel Dessert

Lemon Pretzel Dessert

This dessert is a sweet and salty treat that just explodes with lemon flavor in every single bite. It starts with a sweet and salty pretzel crust. Then we spread a delicious cream cheese filling over that and then top it all with lemon pie filling. The result is a rich, creamy dessert that melds sweet and savory in every bite and shines through with the bright, citrusy flavor of lemon. It’s like eating sunshine and summer fun on a plate with every bite!

Why You’ll Love This Lemon Pretzel Dessert

• It only takes a few simple ingredients to make.
• You probably have most, if not all, of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
• It has two classic sweet and salty flavors in one dessert.
• It is almost entirely a no-bake dessert.
• Lemon and cream cheese are always a great combination for spring and summer desserts!

Lemon Pretzel Dessert Tips and Variations

This is such a simple recipe that it would be hard to ruin it. However, I have some tips that will help you make it the best that it can possibly be. I also have some fun variations to try, as well.

Tips

• Be sure your cream cheese is fully softened to get the creamiest possible texture and avoid any chunks of cream cheese.
• Crush the pretzels into small pieces, but be careful not to pulverize them. You want them small enough to bind but not so small they become a powder.
• Don’t overmix when adding the Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture. Stop when it’s just combined.

Variations

• For a completely different recipe, use any of your favorite fruit pie fillings. Every can makes a different recipe.
• For even more lemon goodness, add a layer of lemon pudding between the cream cheese layer and the lemon pie filling.
• Add fresh fruit like strawberries or raspberries to add some contrast to the citrus flavor.

Lemon Pretzel Dessert FAQ

If you have questions about this recipe, then read on. The follow FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about this dessert.

Do you have to bake the pretzel crust?

Yes. Baking the crust gives it the texture and flavor it needs and cooks the flour, which you never want to eat raw.

Can you use graham cracker crust instead of pretzel crust?

You absolutely can. You’ll end up with a dessert that’s fully sweet instead of sweet and salty, but it will still be delicious.

Does this lemon dessert have to be refrigerated?

Yes. It’s made with Whipped Topping and cream cheese so refrigeration is required.

How long will this last in the refrigerator?

It will keep well for up to 5 days when stored in a covered container.

How to Store This Lemon Pretzel Dessert

Store this delicious dessert in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended.

Lemon Pretzel Dessert Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. you’ll probably have most of them in your kitchen already. Those that aren’t are easily found at your local grocery store.

• Pretzels
• Vanilla extract
• Brown sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Butter
• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar
• Cool whip
• Lemon pie filling

How to Make This Lemon Pretzel Dessert

This easy recipe only takes a few steps to make. They’re all incredibly easy, and the recipe comes together quickly.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Then, crush the pretzels into small pieces using a food processor or place in a large Ziploc baggie and use a rolling pin.

Step 2: Make the Pretzel Crust Mix

Add the crushed pretzel crumbs, vanilla, brown sugar, and flour to a large bowl and stir until combined. Then, add melted butter and stir again until combined.

Step 3: Bake the Crust

Press the mixture evenly into a 9×13 baking pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Then, let the crust cool completely.

Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Mixture

Beat cream cheese until smooth in a medium mixing bowl. Then, add the powdered sugar, beating until combined. Finally, fold in the Cool Whip and mix until just combined.

Step 5: Construct the Dessert and Chill

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust. Then, top evenly with the tart lemon pie filling. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.

Try This Delicious Lemon Pretzel Dessert Today

This lemon pretzel dessert is so tasty and so easy to make. With its salty and sweet pretzel crust and sweet and tangy layers of cream cheese and lemon pie filling, it’s a recipe that just screams summer. It’s the perfect dessert for the warm weather. Give it a try, and I know you’ll love it as much as my family does.

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