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
Melissa says
ohhh my goodness!! yum! I am doing an upcoming post on strawberries and would love to feature you! (I would link back to your site and include a photo)!
Kathy Luppes says
We were just in the Netherlands staying with Dutch friends. They did a BBQ to celebrate a birthday and my Dutch friend (who was my exchange student 30plus years ago!) asked me to make "something American with jello". Lots of pressure to represent a whole country who with one jello dish! But I made this (the full 9 X 13 version) and it was a wonderful hit! Everyone wanted the recipe and there wasn't a bite left. Food diplomacy!!
Valerie says
You did great Kathy! lol
Such a great dessert! I love it too.
Anna says
Omgosh, I was just talking to my mom the other day how much I loved Strawberry Pretzel Salad growing up - I haven't had it in years!! Great idea to make it in parfait form... I am going to try this!
lynn says
One of my favorite recipes of yours!
Bingle says
So yummy! This snack looks not only delicious it is but also healthy. Can not wait to make one!Thanks.
Shawnna Griffin says
hey girl- this looks oh so yummy!
Karli says
Strawberry pretzel salad is literally my *favorite* thing ever!! Excited to try this healthier version! Do you think using greek yogurt would affect the taste much?
Christina Lane says
Go ahead and use Greek :) Thanks for writing :)
Ellen Taylor says
Hi Lane,
Looks interesting recipe. Although I don't love Strawberry so much, but I husband do a lot. So, I'll try this for him :)
Sandy says
Made this tonight with some wonderful fresh strawberries - it was delicious!! All I had was nonfat plain yogurt, but it worked well. Will definitely make this again before strawberry season is over!
Scarlet says
This would sound like a totally odd idea to me but my friend makes something similar with strawberry jello, cream cheese, and pretzels and the flavor combo is amazing! I can't wait to try your with real strawberries. Pinning now to make soon!