Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits Recipe
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits are a delightful layered dessert featuring sweetened fresh strawberries, crunchy cinnamon-spiced pretzel crumbs, and fluffy whipped cream infused with brown sugar and vanilla. These easy-to-assemble parfaits balance sweet, salty, and creamy textures perfectly for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 parfait servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Strawberry Layer
- 12–14 fresh strawberries, washed, tops cut off, and diced
- 2 tsp Dixie Crystal’s granulated sugar
Pretzel Crust Layer
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- scant 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Whipped Cream Layer
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp Dixie Crystal’s light brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp Adam’s Extract vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp Adam’s Extract imitation strawberry extract
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Add the diced strawberries into a bowl and sprinkle them evenly with granulated sugar. Stir gently to coat all pieces. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the fruit to release its natural juices and enhance sweetness.
- Make Pretzel Crumbs: Pulse mini pretzels in a food processor just until broken into small chunks—not pulverized—to maintain crunch. Add melted butter and cinnamon, then pulse a few more times to evenly combine the flavors without losing texture.
- Whip Cream: Using a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip to avoid turning it into butter. Using a whisk, fold in light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and imitation strawberry extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Assemble Parfaits: In serving cups, layer a spoonful of whipped cream mixture, followed by a layer of macerated strawberries, then a layer of cinnamon buttered pretzel crumbs. Repeat the layers once more. Finish each parfait with a small dollop of whipped cream, topped with a fresh strawberry slice and a mini pretzel for garnish. Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Refrigerating the strawberries with sugar is crucial for releasing their natural juices for added sweetness.
- Do not over-process the pretzels; leaving some chunks ensures a satisfying crunch.
- Do not overwhip the cream to avoid turning it into butter.
- These parfaits should be served immediately to maintain crispness of pretzels.
- Substitute mini pretzels with crushed regular pretzels broken into small pieces if needed.
Keywords: strawberry parfait, pretzel dessert, layered dessert, no bake dessert, creamy strawberry salad, easy summer dessert
