Pretzel Crust Cream Cheese Dessert

Pretzel Crust Cream Cheese Dessert

Ingredients:

**For the Crust:**
– 2 cups crushed pretzels
– 3/4 cup melted butter
– 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

**For the Cream Cheese Layer:**
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

**For the Topping:**
– 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Crust**:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
– Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form an even layer.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

2. **Make the Cream Cheese Layer**:
– In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
– Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
– Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.

3. **Prepare the Topping**:
– In a small bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the ingredients are well coated with the butter.
– Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.

4. **Chill and Serve**:
– Cover the dessert and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
– Once chilled, slice into squares and serve.

Tips:

– For a fruity twist, you can add a layer of strawberry or raspberry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer before adding the topping.
– Make sure the crust is completely cool before adding the cream cheese layer to ensure the layers stay distinct.

Enjoy this pretzel crust cream cheese dessert at your next event and watch it disappear quickly!

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