Description
Delightful Strawberry Crack Salad is a refreshing dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with a creamy filling and a crunchy pretzel-pecan topping. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to summer potlucks. Its vibrant colors and delightful textures will impress your guests, while its quick preparation time makes it a hassle-free option for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 cup chopped pretzels
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 2–3 cups diced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dice the strawberries; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pretzels, chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 7–9 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Finally, fold in the diced strawberries and cooled crunchy topping into the creamy mixture. Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg