Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad (Printable Format)
Creamy strawberry layered treat with crunchy pretzel topping and pecans; perfect for gatherings.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Crunch Layer
01 -
2 cups crushed pretzels
02 -
1 cup chopped pecans
03 -
1 cup packed brown sugar
04 -
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Cream Filling
05 -
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 -
3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 -
16 ounces whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
→ Fruit
09 -
4 cups strawberries, sliced
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Add melted butter and stir until evenly coated.
02 -
Spread pretzel mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until bubbling and golden. Remove from oven and cool completely. Break into small clusters once cooled.
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
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Just before serving, fold sliced strawberries and half of the pretzel crunch into the cream filling. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the remaining pretzel crunch, and serve immediately.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
Ensure the crunch layer is fully cooled before mixing to maintain texture.