With 'Shrek 5' officially in development, fans can get their Shrek fix by heading to Universal Studios Florida’s DreamWorks Land for the viral Shrek pretzel – aka the 'Shrekzel.'
As you might have guessed from the name, the new Shrekzel is a soft pretzel in the shape of Shrek's ogre face. The pretzel is not overly cooked and is perfectly salted, so you get a slight crunch on the outside, but a pillowy soft interior. The pretzel also comes paired with some swampy green cheese, which actually tastes much better than it sounds (the green hue comes from the use of spinach powder).
The new Shrekzel can be ordered from the Swamp Snacks stand at Universal Studios Florida’s new DreamWorks Land.
Ogre-Shaped Soft Pretzels
Universal Studios Florida’s Dreamworks Land is Selling a 'Shrekzel'
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