Strawberry Crackle Salad (Page 2 ) | June 14, 2025
This one checks every box: easy to make, easy to love, and impossible to stop eating. It’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast at family gatherings, but also works just as well for a casual weeknight treat. Whether you serve it in a big bowl or scoop it into parfait glasses, Strawberry Crackle Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Strawberry Crackle Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 oz cool whip
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add pretzel pieces, chopped pecans, and brown sugar and mix together. Pour melted butter over ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Spread pretzel mixture on the lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or bubbling. Set pan aside to fully cool before breaking into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Once smooth, fold in the cool whip until just combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For serving: Top cream mixture with sliced strawberries and cooled pretzel crunch. Mix in right before serving and top with more pretzel crunch if desired.
