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This strawberry toffee dessert salad started as an experiment in my kitchen and became an instant family favorite. The blend of juicy strawberries creamy filling and homemade toffee creates pure magic in every spoonful. I love watching faces light up when they discover that amazing crunch mixed with fresh berries.
Sweet and Simple
Making this dessert brings me such joy because it comes together so easily yet tastes absolutely incredible. Those fresh strawberries burst with flavor while the cream cheese filling adds silky richness. That crunchy pretzel pecan topping takes it to a whole new level of delicious.
From My Kitchen
- Full fat cream cheese left to soften
- White sugar for sweetness
- Pure vanilla extract
- Fresh whipped topping keeps it light
- Salty pretzels crushed up
- Fresh pecans roughly chopped
- Dark brown sugar adds depth
- Sweet cream butter melted
- Ripe juicy strawberries diced small
Let's Make Magic
- Start with Crunch
- Heat oven to 400°F mix pretzels pecans butter brown sugar spread on pan bake until golden
- Creamy Dreams
- Beat cream cheese sugar vanilla until fluffy fold in whipped topping nice and gentle
- Bring it Together
- Add those fresh berries fold in cooled toffee mixture
- Time to Share
- Put in your prettiest bowl serve right away while topping stays crunchy
My Best Tips
Pick the sweetest berries you can find makes all the difference. Make that toffee ahead saves you time later. Wait until the last minute to add the crunchy bits keeps everything perfect.
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Fresh is Best
Keep leftovers covered in your fridge they last about two days though that crunch softens up. Try mixing in other berries or drizzle with caramel sauce when you want something different.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make this ahead?
Toffee topping can be made ahead, but assemble just before serving for best crunch.
- → Why use pretzels?
They add salty crunch that balances the sweetness and stays crispy longer.
- → Can I use frozen strawberries?
Fresh work best. Frozen release too much liquid.
- → How long does it keep?
Best served fresh. Toffee loses crunch over time.
- → Can I use different nuts?
Yes, try walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.