Description
Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad is a light and refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. This no-bake treat combines creamy whipped topping, tangy crushed pineapple, and crunchy pretzel pieces for a delightful texture that will impress guests at any gathering. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners, this dessert is simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. With its tropical flair and airy consistency, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese
- 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
- 16 ounces whipped topping
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine broken pretzels with melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese until fluffy, then mix in remaining sugar.
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly and fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until combined.
- Mix in three-quarters of the cooled pretzel mixture; reserve the rest for topping.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg