Lemon Pretzel Crunch Bars (Print-Friendly Version)
Sweet lemon filling and creamy layers on a crisp pretzel crust—perfect balance of tang and crunch.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Pretzel Crust
01 -
315 g crushed pretzels, divided (285 g for crust, 30 g for garnish)
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100 g granulated sugar, divided (60 g for crust)
03 -
170 g salted butter, melted and cooled
→ Cream Cheese Filling
04 -
340 g cream cheese, softened
05 -
450 g whipped topping, thawed and divided (340 g for filling, 110 g for garnish)
06 -
150 g granulated sugar
→ Lemon Topping and Garnishes
07 -
625 g lemon pie filling
08 -
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
# How to Prepare:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Lightly spray a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 285 g of crushed pretzels, 60 g granulated sugar, and melted salted butter. Stir thoroughly until pretzels are evenly coated.
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Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, monitoring closely to avoid burning. Remove and allow the crust to cool completely.
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In a separate bowl or using a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese for 1–1.5 minutes on medium-high speed until smooth. Add 150 g granulated sugar and continue beating for 2 minutes until well incorporated.
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Gently fold in 340 g of thawed whipped topping using a silicone spatula, preserving the mixture’s light texture.
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Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the completely cooled pretzel crust.
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Carefully spread the lemon pie filling across the cream cheese layer. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.
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Before serving, cut into 12 equal portions. Pipe or spoon the remaining 110 g whipped topping onto each slice as desired. Sprinkle reserved 30 g crushed pretzels over the top and garnish with lemon slices if using.
# Additional Information:
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Ensure the pretzel crust is fully cooled before adding the cream cheese filling to prevent melting. For optimal results, chill the assembled dessert overnight.