Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Crackle Salad, a refreshing dessert that harmonizes creamy sweetness with crunchy pretzels and fresh strawberries. This vibrant dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or celebrating a holiday gathering. With its rich layers of cream cheese and fluffy Cool Whip, combined with the satisfying crunch of the pretzel topping, this salad will be a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbling. Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To assemble, fold in sliced strawberries and half of the pretzel crunch before topping with the remaining crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg