Lemon Pretzel Dessert
Lemon Pretzel Dessert is a delightful sweet and salty treat that perfectly balances flavors to impress your guests at any gathering. With a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and a refreshing lemon Jell-O topping, this dessert is not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s ideal for birthdays, holidays, or casual get-togethers, and can be prepared in advance for busy hosts. Serve it chilled with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra touch of freshness. Whether enjoyed as a standalone dessert or paired with ice cream, Lemon Pretzel Dessert will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping
- 1 (6-ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in thawed whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Dissolve lemon Jell-O in boiling water; add cold water and cool slightly.
- Pour the cooled Jell-O over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with optional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg