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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad for a Refreshing Summer Treat

This Strawberry Crackle Salad is a refreshing treat for summer gatherings, mixing sweet strawberries with a creamy base and a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunch Topping
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Substitute with potato chips for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Can be swapped with walnuts or omitted for a nut-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) Use margarine for a dairy-free option.
For the Creamy Base
  • 4 cups Sliced Strawberries Any fresh berries can be used as a substitute.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 8 oz Cool Whip Vegan whipped topping can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  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 stir well.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. Let the mixture cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in Cool Whip until fully incorporated, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Combine sliced strawberries with half of the cooled pretzel crunch.
  8. In a serving dish, layer the strawberry mixture and top with the remaining pretzel crunch. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth mixture and refrigerate the salad before serving to enhance flavors.

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