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Strawberry Pretzel Salad in a Jar

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By: Diana Last updated on June 19, 2023

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strawberry pretzel salad parfaits in small mason jars on a kitchen towel surrounded by fresh strawberries and mini pretzels

Learn how to make this delicious dessert with pretzels, strawberries, and cheesecake cream! Strawberry Pretzel Salad is getting a makeover, served in pretty layered glass jars for easy individual servings.

strawberry pretzel salad parfaits in small mason jars on a kitchen towel surrounded by fresh strawberries and mini pretzels


Strawberry Pretzel Salad is one of those old-fashioned no-bake desserts that everyone loves, much like Banana Pudding and Orange Jello Salad.

These tasty treats are a staple at potlucks and get-togethers all year long, and always the first dishes to be empty. They also make an impressive dessert for picnics, barbecues, and even kids’ parties. The individual servings make an excellent option for holiday gifts too. You can decorate the jars with themed ribbons or tags to match the occasion.

Often this veggie free “salad” is made in a casserole dish and scooped out into bowls, but these pretzel salad parfaits are single serve, beautifully layered into mini mason jars for a fancier effect.

Looking for a different type of no-bake treat? Try making a Banana Graham Cracker Icebox Cake!

closeup view of a strawberry pretzel salad in a small jar

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  1. No Cooking – Aside from melting some butter, there’s no cooking involved in this no-bake dessert recipe.
  2. Easy Ingredients – We’re using a few canned and packaged shortcuts to make this dessert. It’s truly amazing what a box of Jell-O instant pudding can turn into!
  3. Adorable Presentation – I love the way these pretzel parfaits look in jam jars! You can also use other small glass dishes, or even plastic clear dishes if you like.

Ingredients In Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Here’s what you need to make this sweet and salty layered no-bake dessert:

packages of all the items needed to make strawberry pretzel salad

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

  • The Pretzel Layer- Crushed mini pretzels. Pretzels are an excellent choice for the base layer of this dessert. They bring a unique salty and crunchy texture that contrasts perfectly with the creaminess and sweetness of the other layers. I prefer to use Snyder’s Itty Bitty Minis, but you can use any pretzel type you like. Just ensure you crush them well to create a solid base. The added sugar sweetens this layer, providing a balance of flavors, while the butter binds the crushed pretzels together to form a more compact layer.
  • The Cream Layer – The creamy middle layers and topping are made with a box of cheesecake flavored instant Jell-O Pudding blended with heavy cream and a bit of powdered sugar to make it thick and rich.
  • The Strawberry Layer – Using simple canned strawberry pie filling is the easiest way to do this part. You can also use freshly made strawberry pie filling if that’s something that you’re interested in trying.

How To Make Strawberry Pretzel Salad in a Jar

A collage of four images showing how to make mini strawberry pretzel salads
  1. Make the Pretzel Layer: Add the pretzels to a ziplock bag and crush them into small pieces. Stir the pretzel crumbs together with melted butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until well combined.
  2. Make the Cream Layer: Add heavy cream, pudding mix, and powdered sugar to a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the cream mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  3. Layer the Parfaits: Add about 2 tablespoons of the pretzel crumb mixture to each of 7 small glass jars. Top each with 2 tablespoons of strawberry pie filling, and then a piped swirl of the cream topping.
  4. Repeat: Repeat the layers again (pretzels, strawberry filling, cream) to fill the jars. Garnish with any remaining pretzel crumbs or fresh strawberry slices, if desired.

Tip!

If you’d rather not use a piping bag, simply spoon in the cream filling instead. Your desserts will still look great and taste amazing!

Recipe Tips

  • This strawberry pretzel salad can be made in a 8×8-inch baking dish if desired, use a serving spoon to portion out. 
  • To lighten up this dessert, replace the cream cheese pudding mixture with plain whipped cream or whipped topping instead. 
  • If you’d like to use fresh strawberry pie filling, you’ll need about 2 cups of it for this recipe. 
  • If you can’t find cheesecake pudding mix, you can use vanilla pudding mix instead. 
  • If you’d rather not use a piping bag, simply spoon in the cream filling instead. Your desserts will still look great and taste amazing!
  • Enjoy your strawberry pretzel salad soon after making it. The pretzels will get soggy if not. 
a batch of strawberry pretzel parfait on a blue counter with strawberries and tiny pretzels strewn about

Storing Tips

You can store leftovers, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Be advised that the pretzels will get soggy if you don’t enjoy this treat immediately after making it.

More Dessert Salad Recipes

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Recipe FAQs

Can I make strawberry pretzel salad ahead of time?

You really shouldn’t. The pretzels get soggy as they sit with the other fillings on top of them. The best crunch will happen if you eat these as soon as they’re ready.

Can I use other pie fillings in pretzel salad?

Absolutely! Try cherry pie filling for a similar, but different no-bake dessert experience. Peach or blueberry pie fillings can be excellent substitutes for the strawberry layer. For a healthier take, you can replace the canned pie filling with homemade fruit compote using fresh fruits and honey. You can also check out our recipe for Orange Pretzel Salad with mandarin oranges.

Can I use other instant pudding flavors?

Yes! For the cream layer, you can play around with different flavors of instant pudding mix – chocolate or caramel could be interesting twists!

Don’t you need to bake the crust for strawberry pretzel salad?

I don’t bake the pretzel crust when I make this recipe, It’s not necessary. The pretzels are already crunchy, and cooking them makes the pretzel mixture too hard.

Can I freeze Strawberry Pretzel Salad in a Jar?

I wouldn’t recommend freezing this dessert as it may alter the texture of the cream and pretzel layers.

Everyone is going to love this tasty version of a classic strawberry pretzel salad! You may want to double the recipe so that there is enough to share! Be sure to Pin this to make later too.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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strawberry pretzel salad parfaits in small mason jars on a kitchen towel surrounded by fresh strawberries and mini pretzels
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad In A Jar

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Author: Diana
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Try this modern spin on a classic dessert. Strawberry Pretzel Salad parfaits are perfectly portioned in mini mason jars and totally delish.
7 servings
Try this modern spin on a classic dessert. Strawberry Pretzel Salad parfaits are perfectly portioned in mini mason jars and totally delish.

Equipment

  • 7 4-ounce Mason jars or other 4 ounce clear serving cups
  • Hand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large piping bag fitted with a large tip see note 1

Ingredients 

Pretzel Layer

  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists I used the itty bitty ones
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Whipped Cream Layer

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 box (3.4 oz.) cheesecake flavored instant pudding mix unprepared, see note 2
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Strawberry Layer

  • 21 ounces (600 g) canned strawberry pie filling see note 3

Instructions 

  • To make the pretzel layer, add the pretzels to a ziplock bag and crush them into small pieces. Stir the pretzel crumbs together with melted butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • To make the cream layer, add heavy cream, pudding mix, and powdered sugar to a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the cream mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of the pretzel crumb mixture to each of 7 small (4 oz.) glass jars.
  • Follow with 2 tablespoons of strawberry pie filling.
  • Pipe a layer of cream filling on top of the strawberries.
  • Repeat the layers one more time (pretzels, strawberry filling, cream), to fill each jar.
  • Garnish with any remaining pretzel crumbs or fresh strawberry slices if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes:

  1. If you’d rather not use a piping bag, simply spoon in the cream filling instead. Your desserts will still look great and taste amazing!
  2. If you can’t find cheesecake pudding mix, you can use vanilla instead. 
  3. If you’d like to use fresh strawberry pie filling, you’ll need about 2 cups of it for this recipe. 
  4.  
    Enjoy your strawberry pretzel salad soon after making it. The pretzels will get soggy if not.  Any leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge, but will not be crunchy after that.
  5. This dessert can be made in an 8×8-inch baking dish if desired.
  6. To lighten up this dessert, replace the cream cheese pudding mixture with plain whipped cream or whipped topping instead. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1parfait, Calories: 511kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 268mg, Potassium: 95mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 1299IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 71mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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