Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Crackle Salad Recipe, an irresistible dessert salad that combines crunchy pretzel topping with a creamy filling and fresh strawberries. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for summer picnics, holiday celebrations, or casual family dinners. Its unique blend of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors will charm both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can add your favorite fruits or nuts to make it truly your own. Plus, this recipe can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter until well mixed.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth, then fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, layer the cream cheese mixture in a serving dish, top with sliced strawberries, and sprinkle with pretzel crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg