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No-Bake Strawberry Praline Crunch Salad for Easy Summer Sweets

A delightful no-bake dessert featuring ripe strawberries, crunchy praline topping, and a creamy layer, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Praline Topping
  • 2 cups Pretzels Consider gluten-free pretzels for dietary restrictions.
  • 1 cup Pecans Can be substituted with walnuts or almonds.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional, omit for a more straightforward taste.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
For the Cream Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese for a non-dairy option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce quantity for a less sweet option.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Use homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • 1 cup Marshmallows Optional, omit for lower sugar content.
For the Fresh Element
  • 4 cups Strawberries Can substitute with raspberries or blueberries.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix broken pretzels, chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar.
  3. Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir to bind.
  4. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8 minutes.
  5. Let the praline mixture cool completely, then break it into chunks.
  6. Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth.
  7. Fold in Cool Whip and marshmallows (if using) until just combined.
  8. In a serving dish, alternate layers of creamy mixture and chopped strawberries.
  9. Top with crunchy praline pieces and chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, store the salad in an airtight container and the praline separately to maintain crunch.

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