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Easy Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad

A sweet, creamy, crunchy dessert salad made with pineapple, cream cheese, whipped topping, and caramelized pretzels.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American, Potluck
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Easy Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar divided
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • extra pretzels for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar; bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until golden.
  2. Cool baked pretzels completely and break into clusters.
  3. Beat cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
  4. Fold in whipped topping until fluffy.
  5. Stir in drained pineapple and vanilla extract.
  6. Fold in two-thirds of pretzel mixture just before serving.
  7. Top with remaining pretzels and serve chilled.

Notes

Keep pretzels separate until serving to maintain crunch.