Best 7 Pretzel Crusted Butterscotch Banana Cream Tart Recipes

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For those in search of an exquisite dessert that combines sweet and savory flavors, look no further than the pretzel crusted butterscotch banana cream tart. This indulgent pastry features a buttery pretzel crust filled with a velvety butterscotch filling, topped with luscious banana cream and a sprinkling of toasted pretzels. The combination of textures and flavors creates a taste sensation that is both satisfying and unforgettable. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking to impress, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dessert. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PRETZEL-CRUSTED BUTTERSCOTCH BANANA CREAM TART



Pretzel-Crusted Butterscotch Banana Cream Tart image

Butterscotch is caramel made with brown sugar. It's like caramel, but a little more interesting. Bananas are always great, but I think the star of this dish is the pretzel crust. It's crispy, buttery, and salty. It really goes well with the sweet vanilla pudding and butterscotch. Plus, it's really fun to say pretzel-crusted butterscotch banana cream.

Provided by Duff Goldman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield One 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 1/2 cups (110 grams) pretzels
1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup (76 grams) lightly packed light brown sugar
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
7 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (75 grams) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt
4 cups (960 grams) whole milk
2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons (10 grams) pure vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick coins
Milk chocolate chips (optional; see Cook's Note)
1 1/4 cups (231 grams) lightly packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup (215 grams) light corn syrup
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup (227 grams) heavy cream
1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons (10 grams) pure vanilla extract
1 cup (226 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup (94 grams) confectioners' sugar
A few drops of pure vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup (227 grams) heavy cream
Milk chocolate bar, for shaving

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, pulse the pretzels until they're finely ground but not turned to dust. Some pretzel pieces should still be intact. Transfer the pretzel bits to a large bowl. Add the melted butter and brown sugar to the crushed pretzels and stir to combine.
  • Place a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom on the prepared sheet and, using a spoon, fill with the pretzel mixture and shape it so the edges are crisp and it's about 1/4 inch thick all over. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes and cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Make the filling: Put a damp kitchen towel under a large bowl and whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. (The towel will ensure the bowl doesn't slide around.)
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the milk until it is above room temperature, about 4 minutes. With one hand, start whisking the cornstarch mixture; with the other hand, slowly drizzle the hot milk into the bowl, whisking until all the milk is incorporated.
  • Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan and cook on medium heat until the filling is thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't let it boil.
  • Using a rubber spatula, pour the filling into a bowl, then stir in the butter and vanilla until the butter is melted and fully incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing down to make sure that the wrap and the pudding are touching. Refrigerate until it is cool to touch.
  • Make the butterscotch sauce: Clip a candy thermometer to a large saucepan. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, salt and 3/4 cup of cream to the pan and heat over medium-high heat until it boils, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low and slowly heat the sauce until it reaches 234 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
  • When the sauce reaches 234 degrees F, take it off the stove and let it cool for 5 minutes. Pour the sauce into a large bowl. Slowly stir in the butter until incorporated with a wooden spoon. Carefully drizzle in the remaining cream and the vanilla while stirring constantly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Make the tart: Arrange half of the banana slices and chocolate chips if using in the bottom of the tart shell. Pour about half of the filling into the tart shell and spread it around evenly. Eat the remaining pudding with a spoon. (It tastes better if you share.)
  • Arrange the rest of the bananas and chocolate chips if using on the top of the pastry cream. Put the tart shell in the fridge until you're ready to finish the tart.
  • Make the topping: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt and continue to whip, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is well combined, about 1 minute.
  • With the mixer speed on low, drizzle in the cream. Increase the speed and whisk, scraping down the sides as needed, until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Detach the bowl from the mixer and set aside.
  • Finish the tart: Remove the tart shell from the fridge. Using a rubber spatula, generously cover the tart with the topping. Artfully drizzle the butterscotch sauce over the pie.
  • Using a cheese grater, rasp grater or vegetable peeler, shave milk chocolate over the tart. Slice and serve with more butterscotch sauce.

BANANA CREAM PIE WITH A PRETZEL CRUST



Banana Cream Pie with a Pretzel Crust image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h42m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely crushed pretzels, butter flavored pretzels suggested, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons butter or butter flavored shortening, room temperature
3 tablespoons ice cold water
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping, plus 3 cups
4 large bananas, sliced
1 (3-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/4 cups milk

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, pretzels, salt, and butter until texture is crumbly. Add water, and mix well. Roll with rolling pin until you have a nice thin even crust, large enough for a deep-dish pie plate. Place in pie plate (crust is very fragile and will fall apart but pinches back together nicely) flute edges, poke with fork and bake for 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Filling: In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled pretzel crust. Slice bananas on top of cheese mixture. Mix pudding and milk, pour immediately over bananas. Top with remaining 3 cups whipped topping. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving and garnish with crushed pretzels.

BANANA CREAM PIE WITH A PRETZEL CRUST



Banana Cream Pie with a Pretzel Crust image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h42m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely crushed pretzels, butter flavored pretzels suggested, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons butter or butter flavored shortening, room temperature
3 tablespoons ice cold water
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping, plus 3 cups
4 large bananas, sliced
1 (3-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/4 cups milk

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, pretzels, salt, and butter until texture is crumbly. Add water, and mix well. Roll with rolling pin until you have a nice thin even crust, large enough for a deep-dish pie plate. Place in pie plate (crust is very fragile and will fall apart but pinches back together nicely) flute edges, poke with fork and bake for 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Filling: In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled pretzel crust. Slice bananas on top of cheese mixture. Mix pudding and milk, pour immediately over bananas. Top with remaining 3 cups whipped topping. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving and garnish with crushed pretzels.

PRETZEL TART



Pretzel Tart image

This is truly a 'tart' tart! Lemon pudding, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar create a tart filling. The pretzel crust lends a salty flavor.

Provided by ESHEEN

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, thoroughly cream sugar and butter. Mix in pretzels. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Prepare lemon pudding mix according to package instructions. In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over top of pretzel crust. Then spoon lemon pudding over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate until pudding is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 198 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

NO BAKE BUTTERSCOTCH-PRETZEL TREATS



No Bake Butterscotch-Pretzel Treats image

Make and share this No Bake Butterscotch-Pretzel Treats recipe from Food.com.

Provided by invictus

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 27m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups crushed pretzels
2 cups butterscotch chips
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup coarsely crushed pretzel
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a 13 x 9 pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl mix powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir in 2 cups of crushed pretzels. Press mixture into bottom of pan and press firmly.
  • In a heavy medium saucepan combine butterscotch chips and whipping cream. Stir over medium heat until chips have melted. Carefully spoon and spread mixture over crumb mixture.
  • Sprinkle with remaining pretzels and peanuts. Press gently.
  • Cover and chill for 2 hours, cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 269.7, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.4, Protein 4.2

BANANA CREAM PIE WITH PRETZEL CRUST RECIPE - (4.2/5)



BANANA CREAM PIE WITH PRETZEL CRUST Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups crushed pretzels
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups non dairy whipped topping
3 large bananas, sliced
1 package (3 oz) vanilla instant pudding
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Mix pretzels, sugar, and butter. Press mixture firmly against bottom & sides of 9" pie plate. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla,1/2 of a sliced banana, 1 cup non dairy whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of pretzel crust. Slice bananas on top of cheese mixture. Mix pudding and milk until thickened. Pour over bananas. Top with 2 cups of non dairy whipped topping. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. May garnish with crushed pretzels or sliced bananas.

BUTTERSCOTCH PRETZEL DESSERT



Butterscotch Pretzel Dessert image

This dessert is for those who are watching our weight but need some sweets occasionally. Only 4 WW points. Cook time also includes refrigeration time.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h32m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crushed pretzel, divided (3 ounces)
1/4 cup Splenda granular, divided
8 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted
1 (1 ounce) package jell-o sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
2/3 cup carnation nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) package philadelphia fat free cream cheese
1 tablespoon nonfat milk
1/4 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
1 cup Cool Whip Lite

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons crushed pretzels.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining crushed pretzels, 2 tablespoons Splenda, and melted margarine.
  • Press mixture evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Place baking dish on a wire rack and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and water.
  • Mix well, using a wire whisk.
  • Pour pudding mixture evenly over cooled crust.
  • Refrigerate while preparing topping: In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons Splenda, milk, and peanut butter.
  • Mix well using a wire whisk.
  • Blend in Cool Whip Lite carefully with large spoon or spatula.
  • Spread topping mixture evenly over set filling layer.
  • Evenly sprinkle reserved 2 tablespoons pretzel crumbs over top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.1, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 647.7, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.4, Protein 11

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Chill the tart for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
  • If you don't have pretzel crumbs, you can use graham cracker crumbs or crushed Oreos.
  • You can use any type of chocolate chips you like in the tart.
  • For a more decadent tart, use heavy cream instead of milk in the pudding.

Conclusion:

This pretzel-crusted butterscotch banana cream tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and creamy filling is perfectly complemented by the salty and crunchy pretzel crust. This tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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