This no-bake low-carb strawberry pretzel salad tastes just like the classic old-fashioned recipe. You will love all the layers!
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Have you ever heard of the old-fashioned strawberry pretzel salad? It’s a southern dish that people say probably originated in the 1960s when the Joy of Jello cookbook was published. Yup, in the south and midwest, lots of people remember eating jello salads with their dinner.
Strawberry pretzel salad usually consists of a crispy pretzel crust with two layers on top – a cheesecake layer and strawberry-filled jello on the very top. I recreated this recipe and made it gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly.
Keto Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Everything is just like the classic recipe – even down to the sliced strawberries inside the jello. You are going to love this blast from the past. This recipe makes enough to feed your entire family (and a few more people).
It’s the perfect spring or summertime dessert. Make a pan of it and take it to your next cookout. It’s easy to slice and share with a crowd.
Low-Carb Pecan Crust
In an effort to reimagine the old-fashioned strawberry pretzel as a keto-friendly dessert, I made the bottom layer out of crunchy pecans and almond flour. This gave it more of a cake-like consistency.
If you think it’s too thick, you can just make this layer thinner and it will become even crispier.
You can even reuse this crust recipe and make a delicious cheesecake on top. Or fill it with some chopped fresh fruit and jello for a fun jello salad pie. If you come up with new ideas and ways to use this crust recipe, let me know. I’d love to hear!
Are Pretzels Low-Carb
No, regular pretzels are not low-carb. In fact, one ounce of hard pretzels has 23 grams of carbs. That’s why I used pecans and almond flour instead of pretzels. The pecans give the crust a fantastic crunch.
When you use almond flour, remember to use almond flour and not almond meal. They look a lot alike, but they are made differently. Almond meal has bits of almond skins mixed in. If you use it, your crust will have a grainy or gritty texture.
No-Bake Strawberry Dessert Easy
This is a really simple no bake strawberry dessert that you can throw together at the last minute.
There is one tip that is very important. You must allow the jello to cool down completely after you bring it to a boil. It must cool down to room temperature before you pour it on top of the cream cheese layer. If it is too warm, it might melt the cream cheese layer.
To speed up the cooling down process, place the Jello in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
Low-Carb Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
Below are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this low-carb strawberry pretzel salad. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
INGREDIENTS:
Almond flour
Granulated sugar substitute
Butter
Pecans
Heavy whipping cream
Cream cheese
Strawberry jello – sugar free
Hot water
Strawberries
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a bowl, combine almond flour, ¼ cup sugar substitute, and chopped pecans.
Stir in melted butter. Press mixture into a parchment paper lined pan. Place in the freezer to set while you work on the next layer.
Combine heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and remaining ¼ cup sugar substitute. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
Spread the mixture over the crust, then return to the freezer while you work on the last layer.
In a bowl, stir together hot water and jello until the mix has fully dissolved. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to cool.
Once the jello has cooled, thinly slice strawberries and add them to the jello. (If you do not let the jello cool, the heat will melt the cream cheese layer.)
Once the jello has cooled completely, carefully pour it over the cream cheese layer. (I used a soup ladle for this).
Place the dish in the refrigerator for a few hours, or until the jello has fully set.
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Low-Carb Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- 9x9 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute
- 6 tbsp Butter melted
- 1/3 cup Pecans chopped
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 6 ounces Strawberry Jello Sugar-Free
- 2 cups Hot Water
- 5 Strawberries
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, ¼ cup sugar substitute, and chopped pecans.
- Stir in melted butter. Press mixture into a parchment paper lined pan. Place in the freezer to set while you work on the next layer.
- Combine heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and remaining ¼ cup sugar substitute. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the mixture over the crust, then return to the freezer while you work on the last layer.
- In a bowl, stir together hot water and jello until the mix has fully dissolved. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to cool.
- Once the jello has cooled, thinly slice strawberries and add them to the jello. (If you do not let the jello cool, the heat will melt the cream cheese layer.)
- Once the jello has cooled completely, carefully pour it over the cream cheese layer.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for a few hours, or until the jello has fully set.
Notes
Net Carbs: 4 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Strawberry Recipes
If you enjoyed this keto old-fashioned strawberry pretzel salad, here are some more strawberry recipes you should make next.