Strawberry Pretzel Greek Yogurt Mini Parfaits with Pecans
Individual layered desserts featuring a crunchy pretzel-pecan base topped with sweetened Greek yogurt and fresh diced strawberries. These portable parfaits offer a delightful contrast of textures - the salty crunch of pretzels and nuts against creamy yogurt and juicy berries. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or elegant dinner party portions. The mini mason jar presentation makes them ideal for portion control and easy serving.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pretzel sticks or mini twists
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon SPLENDA Sugar Blendregular sugar1:1sugar
same sweetness level
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons SPLENDA Sugar Blendregular sugar1:1sugar
same sweetness level
- 36 strawberries, diced
Instructions
- 1
Crush the pretzels in a food processor or place them in a ziptop plastic bag and crush them by rolling over them several times with a rolling pin
- 2
Combine the crushed pretzels with the chopped pecans in a small bowl
- 3
Pour in the melted butter and stir to coat
- 4
Sprinkle with SPLENDA Sugar Blend and stir to coat
- 5
Divide the pretzel pecan mixture evenly between the mini mason jars, pressing them against the bottom of each jar
- 6
Stir together the Greek yogurt and SPLENDA Sugar Blend in a medium bowl
- 7
Add milk if needed to make the yogurt creamy
- 8
Add a teaspoon or two of yogurt mixture to each mini mason jar on top of the pretzel mixture
- 9
Top with chopped strawberries
- 10
Repeat another layer of yogurt and strawberries
Tips
If Greek yogurt is too thick, add a little milk to achieve a creamy consistency for easier layering
Press the pretzel mixture firmly into jar bottoms to create a stable base for layering
Use mini mason jars for an attractive presentation and easy portion control
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered up to 2 days. Pretzel layer may soften over time.
Can assemble up to 4 hours ahead. Add final strawberry layer just before serving.
Serve chilled directly from mini mason jars with small spoons.
Common Mistakes
Don't add milk to yogurt unless needed to avoid making mixture too thin
Press pretzel layer firmly to prevent mixing with yogurt layer
Substitutions
same sweetness level
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, assemble up to 4 hours ahead but add the final strawberry layer just before serving to maintain freshness and prevent excess moisture.
What if I don't have mini mason jars?
Use small glasses, ramekins, or plastic cups. Any small individual serving container will work for the layered presentation.
How long will these keep in the refrigerator?
These parfaits will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though the pretzel layer will gradually soften.