Keto Strawberry Pretzel Salad

The irresistible blend of creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty make this fruity summer dessert salad a potluck hit!

Ingredients

2 packages (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ strawberry-flavored gelatin

2 cups boiling water

2 boxes (16 oz each) frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed

2 cups pretzels, crushed

3/4 cup butter, melted

3 tablespoons sugar

1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries; refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Heat oven to 350° F. In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.
In medium bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate until cool and gelatin topping in bowl is partially set.
Carefully spoon gelatin topping over filling. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or until firm. To serve, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Expert Tips
It helps to set up the gelatin and strawberry mixture by putting it in the freezer for a bit. You don’t want it to set completely, but just a little to make it easier to spread.
You can spoon additional whipped topping on top, if desired.