Description
This refreshing Lemon Pretzel Dessert features a perfect combination of sweet, tangy lemon filling and a crunchy, salty pretzel crust. It’s the ideal treat for any occasion, offering the best of both sweet and salty flavors!
Ingredients
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For the Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Lemon Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) package lemon instant pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Make the Pretzel Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the pretzels are well coated with the butter and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare the Lemon Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix the Pudding: In another bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix, cold milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir in the pudding mixture with the cream cheese mixture until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble the Dessert: Once the pretzel crust has cooled, spread the lemon filling over the crust, smoothing it into an even layer.
- Add the Topping: Spread the whipped topping over the lemon filling, covering it completely.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and tangy treat!
Notes
- You can substitute the whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if desired.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest to the filling.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg