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Delightful Strawberry Crack Salad with fresh strawberries and crunchy toppings

Strawberry Cream Cheese Crunch Salad

A creamy, tangy, and crunchy dessert salad featuring strawberries, cream cheese, and a delightful buttery pretzel-pecan crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunch
  • 1 cup pretzels, chopped You can buy pre-chopped nuts or chop your own.
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped Toasted pecans can be used for extra flavor.
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup melted butter
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip style)
For the Salad
  • 2–3 cups strawberries, diced Wash, dry, and dice before adding.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash, dry, and dice strawberries; set aside.
  3. Mix pretzels, pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl until coated.
  4. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7–9 minutes until golden, then cool completely.
Making the Cream Cheese Mixture
  1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  2. Fold in whipped topping.
  3. Gently fold in diced strawberries and cooled crunch.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a healthier version, consider using less sugar or Greek yogurt for tang. Always let the crunch cool before mixing to avoid a soggy salad.