Strawberry Blueberry Crack Salad
This Strawberry Blueberry Crack Salad is a delicious combination of fresh berries and a sweet pretzel toffee, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Chilling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 12 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal
oven
baking sheet
parchment paper
medium bowl
Stand Mixer
Small bowl
Pretzel Toffee
- 1 cup crushed pretzels not powder—leave some texture
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup melted butter
Cream Cheese Whip
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
Pretzel Toffee
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a medium bowl, combine pretzel pieces, brown sugar, granulated sugar. Pour melted butter over the top and stir until evenly coated.
Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes, until caramelized and fragrant. Watch closely because it can burn quickly!
Let cool completely and then break into chunks. I like to put a handful into a bag to crush a little extra for a finer texture to sprinkle on top after mixing.
Cream Cheese Whip
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Let bloom for 5–10 minutes. Microwave for about 10–15 seconds to melt completely. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a stand mixer or bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Slowly stream in the dissolved gelatin while whipping, and continue whipping until medium peaks form. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with remaining ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
Gently fold the stabilized whipped cream into the cream cheese until fully combined. Chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
Assembly
Once everything is prepped, gently fold the pretzel toffee and fresh berries into the chilled cream cheese mousse until just combined.
Spoon into a serving dish or individual cups, and sprinkle extra crushed toffee on top for added crunch. Serve immediately.
If you plan to enjoy it over a couple of days, keep the cream cheese whip, berries, and pretzel toffee stored separately. Mix portions together just before serving to keep the toffee crisp and the texture fresh.
Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword dessert salad, fresh berries, salad, Strawberry Blueberry Crack Salad, summer dessert