Strawberry Praline Crunch Salad an Easy No-Bake Dessert
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There are two things I know about this Strawberry Praline Crunch Salad recipe: If you make it, you’ll love it. And, anyone you serve it to will love it! ❤️🍓This salad is simple to prepare and works well for spring meals, potlucks, or family dinners.
Strawberry Praline Crunch Salad
That’s really all you need to know, but here are more reasons if you need them.
- Nice mix of textures in every bite.
- Simple steps to follow.
- Great recipe for letting kids help you.
- Great for spring and summer gatherings
- No bake, well, you do have to make the praline crunch, but it takes 10 minutes. That’s it.
- You can make the fluff ahead of time and stir in the fresh strawberries and pretzel pecan crunch just before serving.
- It doubles as ‘salad’ or dessert (and snack, and, if you’re like me, occasionally lunch).
Strawberry Praline Crunch Salad
You know the strawberry jello salad that has a pretzel crust, sweet
It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy. The praline is made with pecans, pretzels, brown sugar, and
Cooking tips and substitutions
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and chop them evenly.
Let the praline topping cool fully before breaking it into pieces.
Gently fold everything together at the end to keep the texture light. Keep it chilled until serving.
Swap the fruit with similar berries if needed, but keep them dry to avoid extra moisture.
Store the crunch topping separately if making ahead to keep it from softening.
Strawberry Praline Crunch Salad FAQ
It stays fresh for up to two days in an airtight container.
Yes, prepare the creamy mixture and the crunchy topping, but keep them separate until just before serving.
Store it in an airtight container at room temperature and add it last.
I don’t recommend frozen berries. Frozen can release too much liquid.
Conclusion
Strawberry Praline Crunch Salad is a simple recipe that brings fresh flavor and a nice crunch. The steps are easy to follow, and it is a good choice for gatherings and potlucks.
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Strawberry Praline Crunch Salad an Easy No-Bake Dessert
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Equipment
Ingredients
Praline
- 1 cup pretzels broken into small pieces
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
Fluff
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 2 cups marshmallows optional
- 2 cups strawberries chopped
Instructions
Praline
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add broken pretzels, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar, then mix them together. Pour melted butter over ingredients and mix until well combined.1 cup pretzels, 1 cup pecans, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup butter
- Spread the pretzel mixture on your baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Watch them closely, they can burn quickly. Set the pan aside to cool completely, then break it into small pieces.
Fluff
- In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip and marshmallows until just combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.8 ounces cream cheese, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 8 ounces Cool Whip, 2 cups marshmallows
For serving
- Top cream mixture with the strawberries and cooled pretzel praline. Stir in before serving and top with more pretzel crunch for garnish, if desired.2 cups strawberries