Gluten Free Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This Gluten Free Strawberry Pretzel Salad is super fun and easy for Spring and Summer! We love to make it for cookouts, picnics, Memorial Day weekend and the 4th of July. This easy recipe only requires 25 minutes of hands-on time and is a great gluten free dessert that you can prepare in advance. 

What Makes This Recipe So Good?

• First off, the combination of sweet, salty and crunchy is to die for. 
• This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free, and it can be made paleo and grain free. 
• I love using this recipe for events when I want to prep something in advance and can still count on it holding up well. This recipe does even better the longer it sits in the fridge. 
• If you love strawberry desserts, you will want to also check out my Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberry recipe or my Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting. 
• This recipe only takes 25 minutes of hands on time which means it is super easy to make!
• This recipe can easily be made to accommodate dietary restrictions, it can be made grain free AND gluten free. 
• We love making this recipe all summer long. 

Ingredients: 

• Strawberry jello-You can use the traditional jello brand for this or you can use a brand that is flavored and dyed with natural fruits. Personally I do not consume red dye so I like one of the healthier alternatives. Simply delish and Bakol are two of my favorites. You can also make your own healthy jello using my Healthy Jello recipe. 
• Gluten free pretzels-All stores have these nowadays. My favorite brand is also grain free. Quinn is my favorite brand. 
• Coconut whipped cream-You can find this in the freezer section of the grocery store. If you do eat dairy, you can also use regular whipped cream. 
• Cream cheese-I love the Kite Hill almond cream cheese, but regular cream cheese will also work. 
• Coconut sugar-This is my go to sweetener with paleo baking. This makes the pretzel crust nice and sweet. You can use regular sugar if that is more of your jam. 
• Strawberries-Fresh ones are a must for the top. 
• Ghee-To get the sugar and pretzels to stay together. If you tolerate dairy, you can use regular butter here. 
• Cooking oil spray-To prevent the paleo strawberry pretzel salad from sticking. I like the avocado oil from Costco. 

How To Make:

• First, preheat the oven to 350. 
• Next, spray the 9 by 13 casserole dish with avocado oil or cooking spray oil. 

• Now, combine the boiling water with the jello mix and mix well. 

• Next, place the pretzels in the food processor for 10 seconds to break them up. Be sure not to make them too fine, a few chunks in there is good!

• Now, add the coconut sugar with the ghee on the stovetop and bring to a simmer. Add the pretzels to the saucepan and mix. 

• Next, spread out the pretzel layer on the bottom of the casserole dish in an even layer. 

• Set that aside and add the whipped cream with the cream cheese to a bowl and mix with a handheld mixer. 

• Now, add a layer of the cream cheese and coconut whip above the pretzel.

• Slice up the strawberries and remove the stems. 

• Now, add the strawberries and jello into a bowl together and mix. 

• Finally, pour the layer of the jello and strawberries on top of the coconut whipped layer and cover with plastic wrap. 
• Set in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

How Long Does This Last In The Fridge?

• This salad can last up to a week in the fridge!

How Do I Prevent It From Falling Apart?

• I highly suggest using a straight and sharp edge spatula to cut the salad, I use this sharp spatula.

What Should I Serve It With?

• I love to serve mine with extra coconut whipped cream, fresh strawberries and pretzels on top.

Chef’s Tips:

• Be sure to allow the jello to sit for at least 4 hours prior to cutting into it. If you do not allow it to sit long enough it will fall apart. 
• Create a seal with the coconut whipped cream and cream cheese mixture on top meaning make sure it goes all the way to the end to prevent the jello from falling through.

If you like this recipe, you will LOVE my other strawberry recipes: 

• Poppyseed Strawberry Salad
• Strawberry Mint Mocktail
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

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