Crack Pretzel Salad
Sweet, salty, and irresistible, this strawberry pretzel salad has a buttery crunch, creamy filling, and juicy strawberries.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- 1 Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup melted salted butter
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping
- 2 cups diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine 2 cups crushed pretzels, ½ cup chopped pecans, ¾ cup melted salted butter, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar in a medium bowl, then spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes, until bubbling and browned (but not burned!) Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, add 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Fold 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture just until combined.
- Crush the cooled pretzels into bite-sized pieces.
- Just before serving, fold the crushed pretzels and 2 cups diced fresh strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
Notes
Storage Recommendations
- Make-Ahead: You can prep the components ahead of time and fold everything together right before serving so the pretzels stay crunchy.
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep in mind the pretzels will soften over time.
- Freezer: Not recommended, as the texture of the cream mixture and strawberries will change after thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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