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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Taste the Joy: Strawberry Crackle Salad for Summer Gatherings

Enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Crackle Salad that combines sweet strawberries with crunchy pretzels and pecans, perfect for summer gatherings!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunch Topping
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Gluten-free pretzels can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can swap for walnuts or almonds.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar White sugar or coconut sugar can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) Unsalted butter can be replaced with margarine.
For the Creamy Base
  • 4 cups Sliced Strawberries Fresh strawberries are best.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Neufchâtel is a lighter alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Homemade whipped cream can be used.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Pour in melted butter and mix until well coated. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before breaking into pieces.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Gently fold in the Cool Whip and refrigerate.
  4. Fold the sliced strawberries into the chilled cream mixture, then add half of the pretzel crunch.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining pretzel crunch. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving to blend the flavors. Use fresh strawberries for optimal flavor and texture.

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