Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad, a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and fruity flavors. This unique dessert salad combines the sweet juiciness of strawberries with the salty crunch of caramelized pretzels and pecans, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or celebrating a holiday gathering, this refreshing dish is sure to impress your guests. With its easy preparation and no-bake nature, you can whip it up quickly and even prepare components in advance for added convenience. Bring joy to your table with this crowd-pleasing delight that serves up to 20 people!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 3 cups diced strawberries
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups Cool Whip (or whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter until coated. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes; cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate until ready.
- Just before serving, combine the diced strawberries with the cooled pretzel mixture into the cream cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg