Description
This Strawberry Crackle Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and irresistibly sweet treat that works as a quick breakfast, easy dessert, or refreshing side dish. Made with fresh strawberries, a fluffy cream base, and a buttery crackle topping, it’s an easy recipe perfect for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or light desserts.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
1 cup whipped topping
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pretzels or chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Greek yogurt optional
Instructions
1. Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Pat dry.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
3. Fold in whipped topping gently until fluffy.
4. Melt butter with brown sugar, add pretzels or nuts, and coat evenly. Cool completely.
5. Fold strawberries into the cream mixture carefully.
6. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
7. Top with crackle mixture just before serving.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
Add topping right before serving to keep crunch.
Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, easy dessert, quick recipe, sweet salad, fruit salad