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
Michelle K says
OMG!!!! Those look soooo yummy! Going to have to make these!!!
Salty & Sweet - my favorite
Jaci says
Delish! As a 30 yr Weight Watcher veteran, I'd cut the butter and just sprinkle the cinnamon on the strawberries or mix it in the yogurt. I used Greek yogurt, but will try it with Honey yogurt and omit the brown sugar next time. Excellent start to a healthy breakfast or dessert!
I do have to say, I love strawberry pretzel salad, and having lived in both North Carolina and Minnesota (3 yrs in each), no one can hold a candle to Minnesotan jello salads!!
VEERENDHAR BORRA .REDDY says
OHOOOOOOO! FAVOURITE FOOD SWEET, NOT MUCH SALTY .
THANKING YOU
Michelle says
I love Strawberry Pretzel dessert. Now I won't have to wait for a picnic or pot-luck to enjoy it. Thanks!!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
Seriously, these are FREAKING AMAZING.
dolores says
would be nice touch with breakfast (maybe an omelet) Sounds so yummy!
Efrain- Rooks to Cooks says
I'm all for making snacks that not only look good, but taste good too. This looks delicious and if it looks delicious then it must be, right?? As I always say, if it tastes good then it's good for you~
Betty819 says
i've had the real strawberry pretzel salad at pot lucks and oh, it is so delicious! Have that recipe from a church member but have never made it. I will make this one for me and DH..Can I use strawberry flavored yogurt in your recipe? I'm going out and buying strawberries this weekend if not before and attempt to make this for us. Love fresh strawberries and the pretzel twist.
Christina Lane says
Sure, Betty! Use whatever flavor yogurt floats your boat. Maybe leave out the additional sugar since strawberry yogurt can be a bit sweet...
Happy baking~
Christina
Grace says
Oh my this was amazing! I'm a lazy cook and I was looking for a way to finish strawberries and yogurt sitting in my fridge. I used peach flavored in one and blueberry in another and only a tablespoon of butter in the pretzel crumb. It was the bomb! Thank you so much for sharing this! My husband finished it in minutes!
Christina Aleman says
Desserts are always must have on the table. I love your recipe, I can even prepare this with the halp of my kids, it's a great and fun family bonding.