Description
Peaches and Cream Pretzel Pie is a delightful summer dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and crunch. With its unique pretzel crust, this pie features a creamy filling made from fresh, ripe peaches and rich cream cheese, creating a refreshing treat that everyone will love. Ideal for family gatherings, picnics, or cozy nights in, this dessert is not only easy to prepare but also offers versatility with various fruit options. Chill it before serving to enhance the flavors and enjoy the satisfying texture of each slice—it’s like a sweet hug on a plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 packages (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 medium-sized ripe peaches, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together crushed pretzels, melted butter, and half of the sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased pie dish and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow the crust to cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with the remaining sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in heavy cream until fluffy.
- Gently fold in diced peaches without overmixing.
- Spread the peach filling evenly over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled by slicing into wedges; garnish with additional peach slices or whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg