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Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie with Crunchy Pretzel Crust

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A bright and tangy frozen pie featuring a salty, crunchy pretzel crust paired with a creamy strawberry lemonade filling. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups crunchy pretzels, finely crushed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush pretzels finely using a food processor or rolling pin.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels with granulated sugar and melted butter until evenly coated and holds together when pressed.
  3. Press the pretzel mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
  4. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until set and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  5. Using an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  6. Add thawed lemonade concentrate, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to cream cheese; beat until combined and smooth.
  7. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
  8. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula to keep it light and airy.
  9. Spoon half of the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  10. Scatter half of the sliced strawberries over the filling.
  11. Add the remaining filling on top and smooth the surface.
  12. Top with remaining strawberries arranged decoratively.
  13. Cover pie loosely with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  14. Before serving, let pie sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing.
  15. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.

Notes

Soften cream cheese to room temperature for smooth filling. Crush pretzels to a mix of fine and slightly chunky pieces for best crust texture. Freeze pie overnight for best results. Let pie sit 10 minutes before slicing for easier cuts. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels or crackers. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.

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