Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad
Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad is a vibrant dessert that beautifully marries sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and a salty pretzel crust. This easy-to-make dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making it the perfect addition to any potluck or family gathering. Each bite evokes nostalgic memories of summer picnics, ensuring you’ll want to go back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush mini pretzels in a bowl and mix with melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping gently.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
- Top with sliced strawberries and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg