Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits, a refreshing twist on a classic dessert perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in. These beautiful parfaits layer sweet, juicy strawberries, crunchy pretzels, and fluffy whipped cream, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. With minimal ingredients and no baking required, this easy dessert is fun to assemble and serve in individual portions. Customize it by swapping strawberries with your favorite fruits or experimenting with different flavors. Whether enjoyed at a picnic or served as part of a dessert buffet, these parfaits are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 fresh strawberries, washed, tops removed, and diced
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Scant 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon imitation strawberry extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Mix diced strawberries with sugar and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the Pretzel Layer: Pulse mini pretzels until broken into small pieces. Combine with melted butter and cinnamon.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in brown sugar and extracts.
- Assemble the Parfaits: Layer whipped cream, strawberries, and pretzels in serving glasses.
- Garnish: Top with extra whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a pretzel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg