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Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad

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Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad is one of the MOST POPULAR recipes. It’s cool and creamy with caramelized brown sugar pretzels and diced strawberries. There won’t be any leftovers of this dessert salad!

Disclosure: I received Rachael Ray Cucina Stoneware pieces to facilitate this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

strawberry pecan pretzel salad

One of my family’s favorite salads for holidays, family meals and even birthdays is Strawberry Pretzel Salad.

This is a sweet salad so we often serve it with the desserts rather than the meal. Usually one of my sister’s make the pretzel salad so this was my first time.

I decided to add pecans and brown sugar to the recipe and I love how it turned out!

Rachael Ray Stoneware

I received the 9 x 13 rectangular baker, a 1.5 quart round baker, 12 inch oval serving bowl, two 12 ounce oval au gratin in agave blue and one in mushroom brown,  two of the 4 piece dipping cup sets in assorted colors.

Crafted from sturdy stoneware and glazed with warm, earthy color, these Rachael Ray Cucina Stoneware pieces combine contemporary kitchen functionality with touches of relaxed, rustic character.

How To Make Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad

Pretzel Salad Ingredients

Step One:

Mix together chopped pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter.

Sugared Pretzels and Pecans

Step Two:

Spread on a large baking sheet with sides (I used my jelly roll pan) and bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.

All of the mixture to cool and then break it into small pieces.

Diced Strawberries

Step Three:

Dice three cups of strawberries and set them aside.

Cream Cheese Filling

Step Four:

Beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla.

Fold in whipped topping.

strawberry pecan pretzel salad in blue bowl

Step Five:

Before serving, stir the diced strawberries and sugared pretzels and pecans into the cream cheese mixture.

Spoon into a serving dish.

Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad Recipe Tips and FAQs

1. Can whipped cream be used instead of Cool Whip?

Yes, you will need three cups of whipped cream.

2. Can this pretzel salad recipe be made without the chopped pecans? Yes, you can swap the chopped pecan with more chopped pretzels.

measure chopped pretzels

3. Do I measure before or after chopping?

The chopped pretzels, chopped pecans, and diced strawberries are all measured after chopping them.

4. How fine should the pretzels be chopped? They are roughly chopped to that the pieces are small enough to be eaten in one bite but big enough so that you get a good crunch.

sugared pretzels for strawberry pecan pretzel salad

5. My sugared pecans and pretzels are too mushy/oily. What went wrong?

They probably need to be baked longer but watch so that it doesn’t burn. It’s almost like making toffee and every oven is different. Even the pan you use can make a difference in how things cook.

6. How can this recipe be made ahead of time? To make it ahead of time leave the cream cheese mixture, diced strawberries, and sugared pretzels separate. Mix them together before serving.

7. Will the leftovers be good? No the leftovers of this salad end up getting watery and the pretzels get soggy. It’s best to enjoy right after mixing it up.

Looking For More Pretzel Salad Recipes?

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Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad

Yield: 20
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes

Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad is one of the MOST POPULAR recipes. It's cool and creamy with caramelized brown sugar pretzels and diced strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 cups diced strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups cool whip, (or use whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Mix together crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar and melted butter.
  2. Spread on a large baking sheet with sides (I used my jelly roll pan) and bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool and then break it into small pieces. Set aside.
  3. Beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla.
  4. Fold in the cool whip. Cover and store in the fridge.
  5. Before serving, stir the diced strawberries and sugared pretzels and pecans into the cream cheese mixture.

Notes

Adapted from Copper Country Favorites Cookbook

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 217Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 158mgCarbohydrates: 21gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Salad

 Updated from original post shared November 2014

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Comments

  1. mollie duvall says

    December 22, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    So happy to find this! Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad was a fixture at Christmas for many years. I had stopped making it because DD and hubby are vegetarian. This way, we can have our salad and eat it, too, LOL!

    Reply
  2. Debby McCarthy says

    November 2, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Can you use frozen strawberries?

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      November 2, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      Yes, you can use frozen strawberries. You may need to drain the excess juice from the thawed strawberries before adding them to the salad.

      Reply
  3. Mary Wallace says

    August 17, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    How many does this recipe serve?

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 17, 2020 at 9:08 pm

      It makes about twenty 1/4 cup servings or ten 1/2 cup servings.

      Reply
  4. Sue says

    June 6, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    I absolutely love this!!!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:05 am

      Fantastic! It continues to be a family favorite for us as well!

      Reply
  5. Tina Miller says

    May 3, 2020 at 11:49 am

    I have made this dessert dozens of times since I found this recipe. Crowd pleaser every time!

    Reply
  6. Jody says

    March 21, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    I love desserts that aren’t super sweet! This was just the right amount of sweet and salt. Thanks so much for posting this, it was delicious!

    Reply
  7. Elizabeth says

    November 27, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    My family requests this from me every single holiday. It is a favorite for sure and we LOVE it!!!

    Reply
  8. Mary says

    June 13, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    Really watch the pretzel while baking. I burned mine.

    Reply
  9. PAMELA SCHALK says

    April 18, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Do not make this salad if you expect any leftovers. This salad is so so good. My whole family loves and it and it is now the dish to make . I make most baked pretzels, chopped strawberries , and cream cheese mixture the day before. I do not mix until the next day. I have one dish done except for folding together.

    Reply
  10. Jenny says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    Making this for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Yum! I need some help! So if using whipping cream, is it as simple as dumping in the whipping cream with everything else or do I need to add something to the whipping cream prior to putting everything else in?

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      November 21, 2018 at 11:24 pm

      Hi Jenny,

      Turn the whipping cream into the whipped cream like you normally would and then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.

      To make 3 cups of whipped cream, you’ll need 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Beat with the whisk attachment, in a chilled bowl, until thickened. Add 2 tbsp of powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat until peaks form.

      Happy Thanksgiving!
      ~Tonia

      Reply
  11. Ginny says

    July 11, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    Is it two cups or three cups of strawberries?

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    • Tonia says

      July 12, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      I typically use three cups but have used anywhere from 2-4 cups depending on how many people it needs to serve and how many strawberries I have on hand. Enjoy! ~Tonia

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