Description
This Crispy Pretzel Salad combines crunchy pretzels, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries for a delightful treat. Perfect for a quick dessert or a tasty side dish, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that brings joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
- Crush the cooled pretzel mixture into bite-sized pieces.
- Just before serving, fold the crushed pretzels and diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
Notes
For an extra crunch, use a mix of different nuts.
Ensure the pretzels cool before crushing to maintain their texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg