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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Fresh Strawberry Crackle Salad for a Delightfully Crunchy Treat

Strawberry Crackle Salad combines juicy strawberries and crunchy pretzels for a delightful treat. Perfect for gatherings, it's easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 quart Fresh Strawberries Juicy and sweet; can substitute with blueberries or raspberries
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Can opt for gluten-free pretzels
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Optional; walnuts can be used or leave them out for a nut-free dish
For the Crunch Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can swap with white sugar
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can use margarine or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Cream Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can replace with non-dairy cream cheese for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Honey or sugar alternative can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract A hint of almond extract can enhance flavor
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Freshly whipped cream or dairy-free topping can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well-coated.
  3. Spread the mixture on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold in the Cool Whip gently to maintain airiness.
  6. Fold in the sliced strawberries and half of the cooled pretzel crunch into the cream mixture.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining pretzel crunch. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow baked pretzel mix to cool completely before combining. Mix in strawberries just before serving for optimal freshness.

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