Description
A delightful layered dessert combining creamy filling, tart strawberries, and a crispy-salty pretzel crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream layer)
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the pretzel crust: In a bowl, crush the pretzels into crumbs. Mix in melted butter and sugar until it resembles wet sand, then press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your serving cups or a loose-bottomed dish.
- Make the cream layer: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped topping until fully incorporated for an airy texture.
- Layer: Start by adding a layer of the cream mixture over the crust, followed by a generous layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the process until you reach the top of your dish, finishing with a layer of cream topping.
- Refrigerate: Cover the parfaits and let them chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to help the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Just before serving, garnish with whole strawberries or a sprinkle of pretzel crumbs for an appealing presentation.
Notes
Allowing the parfait to chill overnight enhances the flavor. Be mindful of the butter amount in the crust to avoid greasiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry parfait, no bake dessert, summer dessert
