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No-Bake Mandarin Orange Pretzel Parfait
No-Bake Mandarin Orange Pretzel Parfait is made with can mandarin oranges, crushed pretzels, and package orange flavored gelatin.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Original yield
- Serves 10
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
crushed pretzels
In the method: Combine the pretzels, butter and sugar for layer 1 in a small bowl.
salted butter (, melted)
In the method: Combine the pretzels, butter and sugar for layer 1 in a small bowl.
granulated sugar
In the method: Combine the pretzels, butter and sugar for layer 1 in a small bowl.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 10. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup crushed pretzelsIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup salted butter (, melted)Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar; Source: 6 Tablespoons granulated sugarIngredient note
Source: 8 ounce package cream cheese (, softened)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups whipped toppingIngredient note
Source: 6 ounce package orange flavored gelatinIngredient note
Source: 11 ounce can mandarin oranges
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for No-Bake Mandarin Orange Pretzel Parfait
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy with whipped cream on top if desired.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Combine the pretzels, butter and sugar for layer 1 in a small bowl.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Place back in the refrigerator until it has set.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 10. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: iheartnaptime.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.