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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Sweet & Salty Strawberry Crackle Salad for Summer Bliss

This Strawberry Crackle Salad is a delightful blend of strawberries and pretzels, offering creamy sweetness and salty crunch — perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunch Topping
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Aim for roughly sized pieces.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or omit.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Salted butter is recommended.
For the Creamy Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Strawberries (sliced) Always use fresh.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Ensure it's softened beforehand.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be swapped.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Store-bought is acceptable.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Pour in the melted butter and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Spread the pretzel mixture evenly across the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Once baked, allow the pretzel mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  6. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until well combined and refrigerate the mixture.
  8. Just before serving, fold the sliced strawberries into the chilled cream mixture.
  9. Mix in about two-thirds of the crunchy topping, reserving some for garnish.
  10. Serve immediately, topped with the remaining pretzel-pecan crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool completely before breaking up the pretzel mixture to maintain the crunch. Serve fresh for the best texture and flavor.

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