JUICI Apple Spring Pretzel Pie

8-10 slices

15 minutes

4-6 hours to Freeze

Pretzel Crust:

2 1/2 cups finely ground salted pretzel crumbs

1 stick salted butter, melted

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Fruit Filling:

2 1/4 cups heavy cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

8 ounces room temperature cream cheese

6-7 tablespoons confectioners sugar

2 tablespoons apple butter

1/3 cup honey

1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Add pretzels to a blender or food processor and blend until pretzels are ground and mealy
In a medium bowl combine pretzel crumbs, butter, honey and cinnamon – mix well and press onto a 8-9 inch pie pan. Place in oven and bake for 8-10 – watch carefully to not over-toast! Allow to cool.
Next, add heavy cream and vanilla to a bowl and mix until a soft peak forms, for about 3-4 minutes. Add the cream cheese and sugar and beat until fully combined.
Add apple butter to the bottom of the pie pan, and top with cream. Place in freezer for 4-6 hours or overnight.
Add honey and cinnamon to a small saucepan and simmer, add JUICI apple slices – tossing to combine. Remove from stove top and allow to cool.
Top frozen pretzel pie with honey-drenched apple slices, raspberries and figs (other in-season fruit on hand works great as well).
Top with sliced almonds, fresh florals, herbs and additional honey sauce.
Have a slice or two and place back in the freezer for next time – enjoy!