This simple recipe for Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Cups combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a smooth and creamy cheesecake and fresh fruit.
INGREDIENT
– 4 cups pretzel– 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted– 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, at room temp– 3 Tablespoons heavy cream– 2 teaspoons lemon zest– 2 Tablespoons lemon juice– 1/4 cup white sugar– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract– 2 cups chopped strawberrie– Homemade or store-bought whipped cream, for topping
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INSTRUCTION
Process pretzels in a food processor until finely ground. Stir melted butter into pretzels in a medium bowl until fully blended. Set aside.
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Step 1
Beat cream cheese until smooth in a stand mixer basin with the paddle attachment or a handheld mixer. Beat heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
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Step 2
Disperse the pretzel mixture into serving glasses, saving some for garnish. Spoon cream cheese over pretzels. (Or, cut off the tip of a piping bag or plastic bag and pipe the mixture into the cups.)
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Step 3
Add chopped strawberries to cream cheese. Add whipped cream to strawberries and top with reserved pretzel crumbs. Serve.