Description
Discover the irresistible Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad, a delightful blend of sweet strawberries, crunchy pretzels, and creamy layers that will elevate any gathering. This no-bake dessert salad combines crispy caramelized pretzels with rich cream cheese and fresh fruit, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or holiday feasts. The vibrant colors and contrasting textures create a visually stunning dish that promises to please every palate. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this crowd-pleaser serves up to 20 guests, ensuring that everyone can indulge in its refreshing flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 3 cups diced strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and spread on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 minutes until golden brown; let cool and break into pieces.
- In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and chill.
- Before serving, gently mix in diced strawberries and cooled pretzel mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg