Delightful Strawberry Crack Salad: A Irresistibly Sweet Treat

Delightful Strawberry Crack Salad is an easy and crowd-pleasing dessert that combines juicy strawberries, creamy filling, and a crunchy pretzel-pecan topping.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Creamy Filling

8 oz Cream Cheese Soften for easy mixing.
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can replace with almond extract.
8 oz Whipped Topping Substitute with homemade whipped cream if preferred.

For the Crunchy Topping

2 cups Pretzels Finely chopped.
1 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adjust to taste.
1/2 cup Melted Butter Use unsalted butter.

For the Fruit

2 cups Strawberries Diced.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Hand mixer
Baking Sheet
Spatula

Method

Step‑By‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse strawberries under cool water, dry, and dice them.
Combine chopped pretzels and pecans with melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir until coated.
Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until golden brown, then cool completely.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping.
Fold diced strawberries into the creamy filling, layer in a serving dish, and top with the pretzel-pecan crunch just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending. Refrigerate filling before assembly for firmer texture. Mix strawberries and topping just before serving.

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