Description
Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad is a crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the refreshing sweetness of crushed pineapple with creamy, fluffy cream cheese and the delightful crunch of buttery pretzel clusters. This no-bake treat is perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a summer picnic or a festive family dinner. With its unique blend of sweet and salty flavors, this light and airy salad will undoubtedly impress your guests while offering a refreshing option as temperatures rise. Easy to prepare and versatile in presentation, Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad is bound to become your new go-to dessert for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini pretzels (roughly broken)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 12 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice (drained)
- 16 ounces whipped topping
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine broken pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar; spread on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese until fluffy; mix in remaining sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drain pineapple well; fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until combined.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
- Just before serving, mix in pretzel clusters for crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg