Lemon Pretzel Salad Recipe 

Lemon Pretzel Salad is a refreshing dessert that blends the sweet and tart flavors of lemon with the salty crunch of pretzels. It's made with a pretzel crust, a creamy cheesecake like filling, and a tart lemon jello layer on top. The contrast of textures and flavors makes it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Pretzel Crust:

• 2 cups crushed pretzels

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1/4 cup sugar

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

• 1 cup powdered sugar

For the Lemon Jello Layer:

• 1 package (6 oz) lemon-flavored gelatin

• 2 cups boiling water

• 1 cup cold water

Directions:

1. Prepare the Pretzel Crust:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.

   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

   • Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Layer:

   • In a separate bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping until smooth and well combined.

   • Spread this mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.

3. Prepare the Lemon Jello Layer:

   • In a bowl, dissolve the lemon gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.

   • Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin and mix well.

   • Let the gelatin mixture cool to room temperature (do not let it set completely).

   • Once cooled, pour the lemon gelatin over the cream cheese layer.

4. Chill and Serve:

   • Refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin has set and the dessert is firm.

   • Once set, cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 12 servings):

• Calories: 300

• Fat: 18g

• Carbohydrates: 30g

• Protein: 3g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugars: 22g