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Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad

Delightful Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad for Every Occasion

This Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad is a delightful blend of crunchy textures and creamy flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Base
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Use gluten-free pretzels for a GF version.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can be omitted or replaced with more pretzels.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) Use a vegan butter alternative for dairy-free option.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 2 cups Diced Strawberries Can be replaced with other berries.
  • 1 8-ounce package Cream Cheese (softened) Replace with dairy-free cream cheese for vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Optional to adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Pure vanilla extract is preferred over imitation.
  • 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip (or whipped cream) Use homemade whipped cream for fresh taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until every pretzel piece is coated.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture on the baking sheet and bake for about 7 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined. Store this mixture in the refrigerator.
  6. Just before serving, add the diced strawberries to the cream cheese mixture and fold in the cooled pretzel topping.
  7. Spoon the combined mixture into a serving dish and chill for a while if desired. Serve fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To keep the pretzel topping crunchy, mix the cream cheese and strawberries just before serving. Chill for about 30 minutes for the best flavors.

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