Lemon Pretzel Dessert

Lemon Pretzel Dessert

from deliciouslyseasoned.com
270 min
8 servings

Lemon Pretzel Dessert is a zesty, creamy, sweet and salty dessert that is super easy to make, it's perfect for summertime get-togethers and will be requested over and over.

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups pretzels, (crushed )
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup butter, (melted)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cool whip
  • 22 ounces lemon pie filling

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°.

  2. 2

    Crush pretzels into small pieces using a food processor.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, add pretzels, vanilla, brown sugar, and flour. Stir until combined.

  4. 4

    Melt butter and add to the pretzel mixture. Stir until combined.

  5. 5

    Spread mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, reserving ½ cup for the topping. Press mixture into an even, smooth layer.

  6. 6

    Bake for 10 minutes and let cool completely.

  7. 7

    In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth then add powdered sugar. Beat until combined then add cool whip and mix until just combined.

  8. 8

    Once the crust has cooled completely, spread cream cheese mixture over the pretzel layer.

  9. 9

    Top with lemon pie filling and spread evenly.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle remaining pretzel mixture over the top.

  11. 11

    Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.