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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits


  • Author: islamerrick
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 68 parfaits 1x

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

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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