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Strawberry Dessert Salad Recipe

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Strawberry Dessert Salad is a delightful, sweet treat combining creamy whipped cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy pecan-pretzel topping. This no-bake salad-style dessert balances luscious textures and flavors, making it perfect for parties, potlucks, or a refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz or 1 package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping

Crunchy Topping

  • 1 cup pretzels, chopped
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup melted butter

Fruit

  • 2–3 cups strawberries, diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for toasting the topping ingredients.
  2. Prepare Strawberries: Wash and dice the strawberries, then set them aside until ready to fold into the dessert.
  3. Make the Crunchy Topping: In a bowl, combine chopped pretzels and pecans with melted butter and brown sugar. Spread this mixture evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet with edges to avoid butter drips during baking.
  4. Bake the Topping: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7-9 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent burning; the topping should be toasted but not darkened excessively. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until fluffy and smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping to maintain an airy texture.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Once the crunchy topping has cooled completely, fold it along with the diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture carefully to keep the topping crunchy and the strawberries fresh.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately or chill briefly. Enjoy this refreshing strawberry dessert salad as a perfect fruity and crunchy treat.

Notes

  • Make sure the topping has cooled completely before folding into the cream cheese mixture to retain its crunchiness.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
  • This dessert is best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • To keep the dessert dairy-free, use a dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping alternative.
  • Chilling the dessert briefly before serving can help it firm up slightly for easier portioning.

Keywords: strawberry dessert salad, creamy dessert, fruit salad, pretzel pecan topping, no-bake dessert, easy party dessert

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