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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Sally Thompson
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

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: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16g
Keyword easy dessert, fruit salad, quick recipe, strawberry salad, sweet salad
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