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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits

June 15, 2015 by thedomesticrebel | 29 Comments

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits in jar on burlap with strawberries and pretzels scatteredA couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the local town of Davis, CA on behalf of Best Food Facts. I’m their newest blogger for their Taste Program, where they educate about the benefits of fresh food and answer nutritional questions by a panel of experts. It’s a wonderful organization to work with and an excellent tool for those of you who may have questions about certain foods, benefits of eating certain foods, or nutritional questions.

My favorite part of our trip to Davis was visiting the T&Y Strawberry Patch in Woodland, CA. T&Y is a family-owned strawberry patch that’s been in business for years in the Woodland area. They have a huge property that boasts tons of, you guessed it, strawberries! The berries are divided by their type, Chandler, which are grown earlier in the year, and Albion, a newer strain of strawberry, grown right now. The Albion were what we had the chance to pick on the farm.

Photo of a strawberry patch sign in Woodland, CA

Photo of a strawberry grove in CaliforniaThe most interesting thing I learned from T&Y’s resident tour-guide and strawberry aficionado was that their strawberry farm is prepared for the California drought we’re in. The strawberries are resistant to the heat, especially the Albion strain, and resistant to the drought. T&Y operates on a minimal water drip system which adequately nourishes the strawberry plants without flooding them or wasting precious water resources. Since California’s drought is a serious one (and believe me, we’re suffering) it was interesting to know that T&Y was operating as they normally would, thanks to their drought-efficient watering system.

Photo of a farmer holding a handful of fresh strawberriesI was also pleased to know that California produces 80% of the nation’s strawberries. That means the berries you have right now are probably grown here in California. And I totally didn’t know this, but the brighter the color of the strawberry flesh, the sweeter the berry will be. That’s why Albion berries are a huge hit right now; they’re a deep red color that yields a seriously juicy and sweet flavor profile.

Fresh strawberries in bushels at a farmAnd if you’ve ever wondered if there’s a difference between organic or conventional strawberries when it comes to scary things like pesticides, have no fear. The USDA and Best Food Facts say that a man could eat 2,640 strawberries a day without any adverse side effects from pesticide residue. But I also don’t recommend eating 2,640 strawberries a day either, as tempting as it may be 🙂

Photo of the author holding a fresh strawberry

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits on burlap with fresh berries and pretzelsAnd strawberries, but of course, were the inspiration for these simple and scrumptious Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits. Have you ever had strawberry pretzel salad? It’s traditionally served like an ambrosia or in bar-form with a pretzel crust, so I took that inspiration to make a layered dessert that’s oh-so delicious. Sweet, salty, juicy and tart, it’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures. You’ll love it!

Closeup of strawberry pretzel salad parfaits with spoon it it

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits & My Trip To T&Y Strawberry Patch

These Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits are irresistible! Sweet, salty, tart and juicy, they're the ultimate no-bake treat!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, No Bake Desserts
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 2 -4
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz each) pkgs cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp white sugar divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 2½ cups pretzels
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • First, make your crust. Pulse the pretzels in a large food processor until they're coarse crumbs. Pulse in the melted butter and 2 Tbsp white sugar until moistened. Portion evenly among four pint-sized mason jars or parfait glasses and use a smaller glass to compact into a loose-ish crust.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheeses, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract with a handheld electric mixer on medium speed, about 2 minutes. Fold in the Cool Whip until completely combined and fluffy. Spoon the cheesecake mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, seal out the air, and snip off a tip of the bag.
  • Pipe the cheesecake about halfway full into the jars; sprinkle with about 2-3 Tbsp chopped strawberries. Continue piping the mixture until it reaches the brim of the jar and top with another 2-3 Tbsp of chopped strawberries. Repeat with remaining jars.
  • Serve immediately, or store leftovers in the fridge for 1 day.

Spoonful of Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits resting on the jarI love how easy these are to whip up and how amazing they taste! The crunchy, salty pretzel crust pairs beautifully with the juicy, sweet strawberries and the fluffy, creamy cheesecake. These parfaits have so much flavor and awesome texture happening all at once!

I hope you enjoyed my recap and my recipe! Stay tuned for more awesome info with Best Food Facts, and be sure to connect with them on Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter!

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits collageHave a sweet day!

xo, Hayley

Full disclosure: I was generously invited onto a trip to Davis, CA on behalf of Best Food Facts, who graciously sponsored this event. All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands who help make The Domestic Rebel possible! 

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  1. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    June 15, 2015 at 3:33 am

    Hayley – It looks like you had a great trip to visit the berry farm. My boyfriend and I went berry picking this weekend and made all sorts of goodies with the pickins! I still have some berries in the fridge and I think I know what I’m going to use them for! 😀

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 15, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Berry picking is so much fun isn’t it?! Glad you and your man had a fun time this weekend!

      Reply
  2. Andie @ The Well Bread Baker says

    June 15, 2015 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, my mom makes a variation of this recipe (in a sheet pan) every year on Christmas Eve. We all go crazy for it!! Makes me so happy to see that someone else knows about it and enjoys it. Such a delish dessert!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 15, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Ooh, a gigantic version of this salad sounds fantastic! Where’s my invite? 😉

      Reply
  3. Bethany says

    June 15, 2015 at 9:44 am

    This parfait looks amazing! : ) I can still taste those delicious California strawberries!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 15, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Thanks SO much Bethany! xoxo!

      Reply
  4. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    June 15, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    The strawberry patch sounded like so much fun! Loved learning about one of my favorite berries. These parfaits are the perfect treat to use up some of these sweet berries. They look so pretty and I love that they’re no-bake!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 15, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      I learned a lot while I was there – happy to pass on the info! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    June 15, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    What gorgeous berries!!! And those parfaits??? Sublime.

    Reply
  6. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    June 15, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    This is SUCH a good idea! I am loving everything salty and sweet, and no-bake?! Always a win in the summer!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 15, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks a ton Ashley!

      Reply
  7. tanya says

    June 16, 2015 at 3:53 am

    Sounds like a fun trip Hayley! I think you found the best way to use up fresh strawberries. The pretzel salad parfait looks so creamy and light, the perfect combo to justify eating four parfaits!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 17, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      Right?! I totally wanted to finish off all four!

      Reply
  8. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    June 16, 2015 at 10:28 am

    These parfaits sound perfect! I love the combo of the salty and sweet flavors in it!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 17, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      Thanks so much Shelby! xoxo!

      Reply
  9. Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says

    June 16, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    Those fresh strawberries look so good, I must go to a patch too, love the sweet and salty combo, great summer treat.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 17, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      I love strawberry patches!

      Reply
  10. Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says

    June 16, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    I’m jealous of all the strawberries you undoubtedly got to sample! These parfaits look so perfect. Basically cream cheese anything is something I want to eat, but these are really over the top with crunchy pretzel bits and strawbs.

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 17, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      The crunchy pretzels really take the cheesecake and strawbs over the topppppp!

      Reply
  11. Sarah Schultz says

    June 17, 2015 at 11:28 am

    So glad we got to met in California, these look delicious and it sounds like you learned a lot. I’m a huge fan of salty & sweet!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 17, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      Same here Sarah!!

      Reply
  12. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    June 18, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    I could go for one of these parfaits right now, Hayley!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 19, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Thanks Jamie! You and me both! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    June 22, 2015 at 7:04 am

    This was such a fun trip and I learned so much! I’m glad we had a chance to chat while there! These little parfaits sound amazing…I puffy heart sweet and salty treats so much!!!

    Reply
  14. Lauren says

    June 22, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Love it! This is definitely going on the menu this week! So nice to meet you Hayley!
    Lauren

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      June 22, 2015 at 10:09 am

      It was so nice to meet you Lauren!

      Reply
  15. Adriana Martin says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    Beautiful berries and what a gorgeous dessert. Loving the combinations and the different textures that si what makes a dish from good to amazing!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 3, 2015 at 9:26 am

      Thanks so much Adriana! <3

      Reply
  16. Susan says

    June 5, 2021 at 9:36 am

    What size jars?

    Reply

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