Description
A playful twist on a Southern classic, these Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits pack salty, sweet, creamy, and tangy into every irresistible spoonful. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a no-bake summer treat—layered in jars or glasses, they’re as cute as they are crave-worthy.
Ingredients
Strawberry Layer:
4 cups fresh strawberries, diced
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pretzel Layer:
4 cups pretzels, crushed
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Creamy Layer:
8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
8 oz extra creamy Cool Whip
Instructions
Make strawberry layer: In a saucepan, simmer strawberries, sugar, lemon juice/zest, cornstarch, and vanilla until thickened (about 5–7 minutes). Cool completely.
Prep pretzel layer: Mix crushed pretzels with brown sugar and melted butter. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, then cool.
Creamy layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip.
Assemble parfaits: Layer pretzels, creamy mixture, and strawberry topping in jars or glasses. Repeat layers as desired.
Chill 1–2 hours before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 38g