Lemon Pretzel Salad
Lemon Pretzel Salad is a sweet and salty dessert with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy lemon filling, and a bright Jell-O topping. This irresistible treat is perfect for any gathering and can be made ahead for convenience. The contrast of flavors and textures will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 cups pretzels crushed
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 small container 8 oz of whipped topping (Cool Whip works great)
- 1 packet 3 oz lemon Jell-O
- For the topping:
- 1 packet 3 oz strawberry Jell-O (or another flavor of your choice)
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the pretzels into small pieces, then mix them with melted butter and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the oven for about 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the whipped topping and mix until well combined, then spread the filling evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Chill the dessert in the fridge while you prepare the Jell-O topping.
- Dissolve the strawberry Jell-O (or your chosen flavor) in 2 cups of boiling water and stir until fully dissolved.
- Let the Jell-O cool to room temperature, then pour it over the cream cheese layer.
- Place the dessert back in the fridge for 2-3 hours or until the Jell-O layer is fully set.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve with extra whipped cream or fresh fruit if desired.