Description

The Strawberry Crackle Salad is a delightful fusion of creamy and crunchy textures, featuring fresh strawberries and a brittle topping, perfect for picnics or elegant gatherings.

Ingredients

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2 lbs Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced thinly
8 oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
2 cups Pretzel Twists, crushed into coarse pieces
1/2 cup Organic Granulated Sugar, for the topping
2 tbsp Organic Granulated Sugar, for the berries
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream, chilled for maximum volume
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
3/4 cup Salted Butter, melted

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread crushed pretzels on a baking sheet, toss with melted butter and half of the sugar. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely
Slice strawberries and toss with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let them macerate for 15 minutes
In a large chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese with remaining sugar and vanilla until light
Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture
Assemble in a large bowl: start with cream mixture, then macerated strawberries
Just before serving, sprinkle the pretzel crackle on top. Garnish with fresh mint or whole berries

Notes

Store cream and strawberry base in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep pretzel topping in a dry container at room temperature.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg