Cook time: 20 mins | Serves: 6
This pineapple pretzels fluff salad is an amazing summer dessert that you can make even all year round! Super easy to whip up using just a couple of simple ingredients. And make sure not to skip the pretzels topping. They make this salad much more wonderful!
I have been making this Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad for years! It is an amazing treat to cool down on hot summer days. My kids also enjoy a serving or two of this salad. Even my husband is obsessed! If you have not tried this recipe yet, you have to very soon!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 c. sugar, divided
1 (12-ounce) container of frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 1/4 c. pretzels, roughly crushed
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
1 (20-ounce) can of crushed pineapple, drained
How to make Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees. Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, line a baking sheet.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, place the pretzels, melted butter, and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix well until completely blended.
Step 3: On the lined baking sheet, spread the mixture in an even layer. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 7 minutes.
Step 4: Once done, take the dish out of the oven and allow it to cool before crumbling into pieces.
Step 5: Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl or mixer for about 2 to 4 minutes or until fluffy. Then, add the rest of the half cup sugar and mix well until blended.
Step 6: Next, fold in the drained pineapple along with the thawed frozen whipped topping. Allow this to set for about an hour.
Step 7: Right before serving, sprinkle the salad with the crumbled pretzels. Fold in until incorporated.
Step 8: Serve and enjoy!
Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 c. sugar divided
- 1 12-ounce container of frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 1/4 c. pretzels roughly crushed
- 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees. Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, line a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, place the pretzels, melted butter, and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix well until completely blended.
- On the lined baking sheet, spread the mixture in an even layer. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 7 minutes.
- Once done, take the dish out of the oven and allow it to cool before crumbling into pieces.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl or mixer for about 2 to 4 minutes or until fluffy. Then, add the rest of the half cup sugar and mix well until blended.
- Next, fold in the drained pineapple along with the thawed frozen whipped topping. Allow this to set for about an hour.
- Right before serving, sprinkle the salad with the crumbled pretzels. Fold in until incorporated.
- Step 8: Serve and enjoy!
