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Strawberry Blueberry Crack Salad

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
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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.

Nutrition

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
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