Best 8 2 Ways 4 Pretzel Dessert Crust Recipes

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Craving something sweet and salty? Look no further than these four delectable pretzel dessert crust recipes. From classic chocolate chip cookies to indulgent no-bake peanut butter pie, these treats are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. With two ways to make the pretzel crust and four different fillings to choose from, you'll have a hard time deciding which one to try first. Whether you're a fan of classic chocolate chip cookies, creamy peanut butter pie, tangy key lime pie, or rich chocolate mousse, there's a recipe here for everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a pretzel dessert extravaganza!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PRETZEL PIE CRUST RECIPE



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A simple 3 ingredient sweet and salty pie crust great for filling with your favorite fruit, chocolate or peanut butter pie!

Provided by Julie Blanner

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2½ cups pretzels (crushed)
13 tablespoons butter
¼ cup brown sugar (packed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease pie dish.
  • Crush pretzels until fine in a food processor or by hand using a sealed bag and a mallet.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, melt butter.
  • Fold pretzels and brown sugar into the melted butter.
  • Transfer to pie dish. Press using a measuring cup or drinking glass pushing the base of the crust to create a slight wall.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Cool before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 481 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PRETZEL CRUST



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Adds a salty and crunchy element to any pie. Makes a 9x13 inch pie crust, but recipe may be modified for use with a 9 inch pie dish.

Provided by TICKY TICKY TAMMY

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Crumb Crusts

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

¾ cup margarine, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 ½ cups crushed pretzels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together margarine, sugar and pretzels. Press the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in oven for 10 minutes; fill with desired pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 216.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SWEET AND SALTY PRETZEL CRUST



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I got this recipe online and it is my go-to instead of using the traditional graham cracker crust. It is sweet, salty and crunchy and has a unique flavor I think you will love.

Provided by Julie Pawlacyk

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 c finely crushed pretzel sticks
1/4 c light brown sugar
3/4 c melted butter(no substitutes)

Steps:

  • 1. Crush pretzels in a food processor until they are finely crushed. (I actually like them when they are a little bigger as shown in my picture as the crunch is better).
  • 2. Mix together crushed pretzels, brown sugar and butter until well combined.
  • 3. Form into a 9-inch pie plate and all up the sides as well
  • 4. Bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 5. ***Let crust cool for and hour or until COMPLETELY cool before you fill it*** Fill with your favorite dessert recipe! I have also included Candy Bar Pie as a recipe I make with this crust often.

PRETZEL DESSERT



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This is a festive, crunchy, and fruity dessert. The pretzels in this recipe provide a crust for the filling of gelatin and pineapple.

Provided by chris

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (15 ounce) package pretzels, crushed
1 cup margarine, melted
¼ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup white sugar
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted margarine, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, and 1 cup sugar. Pour over pretzel crust.
  • In a large saucepan, combine boiling water and strawberry-flavored gelatin; bring to a boil. Stir in frozen strawberries. When it begins to thicken, pour over cream cheese filling. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 331.2 mg, Sugar 50.4 g

PRETZEL DESSERT



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Save both time and money with a big batch of this sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy treat. Any dessert that is left over is super the next day, too. -Rita Winterberger, Huson, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups crushed pretzels, divided
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss 1-1/2 cups pretzels with sugar and melted butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. dish., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Spread half of the mixture over pretzel layer. Top with pie filling; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining pretzels. Refrigerate, covered, overnight before serving.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PRETZEL GELATIN DESSERT



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This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet cream cheese filling. -Erin Frakes, Moline, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
TOPPING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
Optional: Fresh strawberries and additional whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter and sugar; press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely. , For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in whipped topping; spread over crust. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. , In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water; refrigerate until partially set. Pour carefully over filling. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 4-6 hours., Cut into squares. If desired, serve with strawberries and additional whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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I love this pretzel dessert. My aunt makes it every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It works great with strawberry and blueberry pie filling as well.

Provided by Bridgett Neto

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Slab Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups crushed pretzels
½ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix pretzels, melted butter, and sugar together in a bowl; press into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake crust in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool completely.
  • Stir cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl. Fold whipped topping with the cream cheese mixture until smooth; spread over the cooled pretzel crust. Spread cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 146.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT



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Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. -Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
2 cups whipped topping
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
TOPPING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
Optional: Additional whipped topping and pretzels

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill until firm, 4-6 hours. Cut into squares; if desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter crust, use a mixture of brown and white sugar.
  • If you don't have any pretzels on hand, you can use graham crackers or vanilla wafers as a substitute.
  • To make the crust even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the pretzel mixture.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought pie crust instead of making your own.
  • Don't overbake the crust, or it will become dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

With its salty-sweet flavor and crunchy texture, a pretzel dessert crust is a delicious and unique way to elevate your favorite pies and tarts. Whether you're using a classic chocolate filling or something more adventurous like a fruit compote, a pretzel crust is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give one of these pretzel dessert crust recipes a try!

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