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Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad

Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad for Summer Gatherings

A refreshing Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad with strawberries, pretzels, and pecans, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Topping
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels Consider gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Can replace with walnuts or omit for nut-free option.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Try coconut sugar for a less refined choice.
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted) Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened) Use non-dairy cream cheese for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust or eliminate for tailored sweetness.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for a unique twist.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Homemade whipped cream is a great alternative.
For the Freshness
  • 4 cups sliced strawberries Substitute with other berries like blueberries or raspberries.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar, then add melted butter and mix well.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture and refrigerate while preparing the strawberries.
  6. Combine the creamy mixture with sliced strawberries and half of the pretzel crunch just before serving.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining pretzel crunch. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture. Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours to enhance flavors.

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