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Creamy Strawberry Praline Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Creamy Strawberry Praline Salad is a delightful dessert salad featuring a crunchy praline topping made from pretzels and pecans baked with brown sugar and butter, combined with a fluffy cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture, and fresh sliced strawberries. It is a perfect sweet treat that balances creamy textures with a crunchy, caramelized nut twist and juicy strawberries, ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or a fresh dessert option.

Ingredients

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Praline Topping

  • 1 1/4 cups pretzels, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Salad Base

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
  • 4 to 5 cups strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for the praline topping baking.
  2. Prepare Praline Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the roughly chopped pretzels, chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
  3. Bake Praline Mixture: Spread the praline mixture evenly over a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat liner. Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 9 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool completely. You may refrigerate it to speed up the cooling process.
  4. Break into Pieces: After cooling, break the praline mixture into chunks or pieces and set aside.
  5. Mix Salad Base: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.
  6. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate to chill until ready to use.
  7. Combine Salad: Just before serving, gently fold in the sliced strawberries and the praline topping pieces, reserving some praline topping to sprinkle on top for garnish.
  8. Serve Immediately: Serve the Creamy Strawberry Praline Salad right away for the best flavor and texture. This salad is best enjoyed the same day it is made.

Notes

  • The recipe calls for 4 to 5 cups of sliced strawberries; feel free to use the full 5 heaping cups if you prefer a fruitier salad.
  • To speed up cooling of the praline topping after baking, place it in the refrigerator.
  • Ensure the praline topping is fully cooled before breaking it into chunks to prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • This salad is best served the day it is prepared to maintain the freshness of the strawberries and the crunch of the praline.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/creamy-strawberry-praline-salad-recipe/