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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Cups Recipe

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These Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Cups are a delightful no-bake treat featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, a smooth and creamy lemon-infused cream cheese filling, fresh chopped strawberries, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for a quick and elegant dessert that combines salty, sweet, and tart flavors in every bite.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Pretzel Crust

  • 4 cups pretzels
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

  • 2 cups chopped strawberries
  • Homemade or store-bought whipped cream, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pretzel Crust: Add the pretzels to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Then transfer the crushed pretzels to a medium bowl and stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well-combined. Set this mixture aside for assembly.
  2. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla extract, then continue beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Assemble the Base: Divide the pretzel mixture evenly among serving cups, reserving some of the mixture to sprinkle on top as a garnish later.
  4. Add Cream Cheese Layer: Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top of the pretzel crust in each cup. For a cleaner presentation, you may transfer the cream cheese filling to a piping bag, snip off the tip, and pipe the mixture into the cups.
  5. Add Strawberries: Spoon chopped strawberries evenly over the cream cheese mixture in each cup.
  6. Finish with Whipped Cream and Garnish: Top each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Finally, sprinkle the reserved pretzel crumbs over the whipped cream as a decorative and crunchy garnish. Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
  7. Kelly’s Note: If you don’t have a food processor, crush the pretzels by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin or heavy pan.

Notes

  • This dessert is best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives, and use coconut whipped cream.
  • Be sure to use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
  • Adjust the sugar level to taste if you prefer it less sweet.
  • Chilling the assembled cups for about 30 minutes can help the cream cheese layer set nicely.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/strawberry-pretzel-dessert-cups-recipe/