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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Refreshing Strawberry Crackle Salad for Sweet Summer Days

This Quick & Easy Strawberry Crackle Salad combines sweet strawberries and crunchy pretzels, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries sliced
  • 2 cups Pretzels crushed
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans optional
For the Crunch Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or white sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
For the Creamy Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 8 oz Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Additional Pretzel Crunch reserved from mixture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Pour in melted butter; mix well.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip until airy.
  5. Gently fold in sliced strawberries and half of the cooled pretzel crunch.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining pretzel crunch. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the pretzel mixture to cool completely before mixing with the creamy layer. Serve fresh for best texture.

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