Strawberry Crackle Salad
This Strawberry Crackle Salad features a delightful mix of strawberries, cream cheese, and a crunchy pretzel topping, making it a perfect summer treat.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Crunch Base
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
Cream Mixture
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 oz cool whip
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add pretzel pieces, chopped pecans, and brown sugar and mix together. Pour melted butter over ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Spread pretzel mixture on the lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until bubbling. Set pan aside to fully cool before breaking into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Once smooth, fold in the cool whip until just combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For serving: Top cream mixture with sliced strawberries and cooled pretzel crunch. Mix in right before serving and top with more pretzel crunch if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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