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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Refreshing Strawberry Crackle Salad for Summer Bliss

A delightful Strawberry Crackle Salad that harmonizes juicy strawberries with creamy textures and a crunchy base, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Base
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Swap for gluten-free pretzels for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts or almonds work as tasty alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a refined option.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) Use margarine or dairy-free alternatives for a vegan twist.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 4 cups Sliced Strawberries Fresh is best while frozen may be too watery.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Try Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Honey or agave nectar can be used instead.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla extract for superior taste.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Homemade whipped cream is a fantastic substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • spatula

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors. Add the pretzel crunch just before serving to maintain crispness.

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