Strawberry pretzel parfait has all of my favorite flavors in one glass: salty, creamy, sweet and crunchy!
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is one of my weaknesses in this life. If you've never had the Jello-encased, Cool-Whip cloaked dream, it's okay. You probably don't live in the South. That's also okay. I made you a quick version here so that you can get all the same flavors in way less time.
Let me recap it for you, in case you're a strawberry pretzel salad rookie: it's usually made of strawberries trapped in strawberry flavored jello, on top of a crushed pretzel crust with a thick crown of Cool Whip. (And why it didn't make this list of classic Southern desserts, I'll never understand).
But, for obvious reasons, my version is a little different. Okay, a lot different.
My version of strawberry pretzel parfait is made of layers of brown sugar-sweetened yogurt, macerated strawberries (the fancy word for soaking fresh fruit in a touch of sugar), and crushed pretzels with a pinch of cinnamon. If creamy, sweet, salty, and crunchy all in one glass sounds delicious to you (do you have a pulse?), then you want this.
The thing about strawberry pretzel parfait is the salt, man. It's always the salt. The salty pretzels play so well with the sweet strawberries, and oh, the cream. Let's not forget the cream!
However. I used yogurt instead of cream. I stirred a little brown sugar into full fat plain yogurt for this parfait. Yes, full fat yogurt! Do not be afraid! I mean, the one I use clocks in around 4% fat, which is only double the 2% milk that I put in my coffee and tea.
I like to think blurring the lines between breakfast and dessert is my calling in life, and this strawberry pretzel parfait is my latest masterpiece.
It serves two (in two pretty wine glasses), but feel free to double or triple it to serve your crowd.
Plus, I made you a HOW TO VIDEO to help you make it:
Strawberry pretzel parfait has all of my favorite flavors in one glass: salty, creamy, sweet and crunchy! It's best to eat this right after it's made; the pretzels quickly become soggy.Strawberry Pretzel Parfait
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 347Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 358mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 3gSugar: 25gProtein: 7g
Joanne says
I love your breakfast version of this salad! Everything is more fun when layered into a parfait anyway. Especially when it involves getting to eat dessert for breakfast!
Jenny @ BAKE says
I love the sound of strawberries and pretzels! I need some of this right now!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Love this salty and sweet! Looks so beautiful too! :)
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
Wow! I've never thought to use pretzels in parfaits and I cannot wait to try this!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This is an absolutely perfect dessert! I imagine this tastes heavenly :)
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
This looks so good, Christina! I would love to serve these sweet-salty parfaits next time I have a spring party!
Madison @ E&C says
In the midwest we are also fans of calling whipped topping mixtures "salads" and I think it's so funny! Have you had Snicker Salad in Kansas yet?
Anyway, I'm not a huge fan of strawberry pretzel dessert, but I think I could totally get behind your version with full fat yogurt. Love!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Mmmmm! Perfect for a quick summer treat and reminds me of my crazy aunt's recipe for Jell-O Pretzel Salad! Pinning! xo
Elizabeth@Joyful Kitchen Blog says
I am so overdue on telling you this, but I am so inspired by this blog post in particular! My mom makes a mean strawberry pretzel salad, so I immediately thought of her. Maybe it will be in the works for Mother's Day! Toodles!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I ADORE this! Pretzel Jello is my oldest's most favorite dessert, but I hate making it. This is such an obvious, yet brilliant twist! One of those, "why didnt I think of that?"
Love!