Strawberry Crackle Salad
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix pretzels, pecans, and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Spread the pretzel mixture onto the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbling. Cool completely, then break into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Before serving, fold in sliced strawberries and half of the pretzel crunch. Top with remaining crunch and serve immediately.