Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits, a dessert that perfectly marries sweet and salty flavors with creamy and crunchy textures. This easy-to-make recipe is an ideal treat for summer picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, sure to impress your guests. Each individual cup features a delicious layer of crushed pretzel crust, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a luscious strawberry topping, making it a standout choice for any occasion. Whether you stick to the classic recipe or customize it with your favorite fruits and toppings, these parfaits promise a refreshing dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup crushed pretzel pieces
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup Homemade Strawberry Pie Filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine crushed pretzel pieces, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Divide evenly among mini jars.
- Make the cream cheese filling: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla bean paste and gently fold in 1.5 cups of Cool Whip.
- Assemble parfaits: Spoon cream cheese filling over the pretzel crust in each jar using a piping bag for easier layering.
- Add strawberry layer: Top each parfait with homemade strawberry pie filling and refrigerate until serving.
- Final touches: Before serving, swirl extra Cool Whip on top and garnish with whole mini pretzels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg