Craving a dessert that's both decadent and diet-friendly? Get ready to revolutionize your dessert game with this Low Sugar Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert! Imagine a perfect harmony of crunchy pretzel crust, creamy smooth filling, and burst-of-summer fresh strawberries - all without the sugar overload. This isn't just a dessert; it's a culinary masterpiece that proves healthy eating can be absolutely delicious and Instagram-worthy!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup erythritol or sugar substitute
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup low sugar strawberry jam
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine pretzel crumbs, melted butter, and erythritol. Mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles wet sand and can hold together when pressed.
- Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a firm, compact crust. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 15-20 minutes. This helps prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Fold in Greek yogurt and low sugar strawberry jam, mixing until well combined and no streaks remain.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, ensuring complete coverage to create a smooth layer.
- Arrange fresh sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer in an even, decorative pattern.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, slice into squares and garnish with additional fresh strawberries or a light dusting of powdered erythritol if desired.
Tips
- • For the crispiest crust, crush pretzels into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. • Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for the smoothest, lump-free filling. • Let the pretzel crust cool completely before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent sogginess. • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most intense flavor and most attractive presentation. • For a lower-carb option, choose a sugar-free strawberry jam. • Chill the dessert for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set perfectly. • Store in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for optimal taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 243kcal
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 30mg
