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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Delight Your Guests with Fresh Strawberry Crackle Salad

A refreshing Strawberry Crackle Salad bursting with flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Choose ripe, juicy strawberries for optimal flavor.
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels Can substitute with gluten-free pretzels.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Optional; can replace with walnuts or omit for nut-free diets.
For the Sweet Mixture
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted Use margarine or vegan butter if desired.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt can be used.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Can substitute with homemade whipped cream.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  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. Pour in melted butter and mix until coated.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden, then cool completely.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently fold Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Just before serving, fold in sliced strawberries and half of the pretzel crunch.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the remaining pretzel crunch before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Add the pretzel topping just before serving to maintain its crunchiness. Substitute strawberries for other berries for variety.

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