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Delightful Strawberry Crack Salad

Delightful Strawberry Crack Salad: The Ultimate No-Bake Treat

Delightful Strawberry Crack Salad is a no-bake dessert that comprises creamy, crunchy, and juicy textures, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with Neufchâtel cheese
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a great alternative
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping Homemade whipped cream can be used
For the Crunch Base
  • 2 cups Pretzels Use gluten-free pretzels for a variation
  • 1 cup Pecans Can replace with walnuts or almonds
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Both light and dark brown sugars work
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Coconut oil is a vegan alternative
For the Fruit
  • 2 cups Strawberries Can substitute with mixed berries or diced pineapple

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse fresh strawberries under cold water, pat them dry, remove the green tops, and chop into small pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped pretzels, chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the pretzel-pecan mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 7–9 minutes until golden.
  4. In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  5. Fold in the cooled pretzel-pecan crunch and diced strawberries into the cream mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the crunch separate from the cream mixture until serving for best texture.

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