Lemon Pretzel Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this refreshing Lemon Pretzel Dessert. A crunchy pretzel crust layered with creamy lemon filling, topped with whipped cream and lemon slices, this no-bake treat is a delightful summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (except crust)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Lemon Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Additional whipped topping and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the pretzel crust.
- Prepare the Lemon Layer: Whisk together lemon pudding mix, milk, lemon juice, and zest until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped topping and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the crust is completely cool before adding the cream cheese layer.
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest to the pudding mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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