Easy Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Recipe

Welcome a cherished family favorite into your home with our beloved Pineapple Pretzel Fluff recipe! This fluffy pineapple salad isn’t just a nostalgic classic; it’s also incredibly easy to make and a dream for entertaining, as you can make it ahead and simply combine before serving. Whether you’re looking for a quick pineapple dessert for a party or a surprising sweet side, its combination of crushed pineapple and crunchy pretzels is always a guaranteed hit.

The Ultimate Make-Ahead Dessert for Any Party

Drain It Right: Preventing Runny Fluff

A big part of this recipe, of course, is the pineapple! The crushed pineapple needs to be drained of as much liquid as possible. We have found that if you do not do this the pineapple pretzel fluff recipe may be runny.

Make-Ahead Tips for Your Pineapple Fluff

This is a great make ahead dessert recipe. You can make this dish ahead and it is a huge time saver! Our usual process is to make the pretzel crunch first. We make it and let it cool. We then break it up and place it in a tupperware container or a ziplock.The pretzel crunch is great on its own! While the pretzel crunch is cooking we make the fluff. It comes together quickly! Just mix the cream cheese and 1/2 the sugar until creamy. Then fold in the cool whip and pineapple.

The cool whip/pineapple combination goes into a tupperware container and needs to be refrigerated. It does stay fluffy in the fridge. You can take the pretzel crunch and the fluff and combine them before you serve. This pineapple pretzel fluff recipe is requested a ton at family get togethers. I hope your friends and family enjoy it! I know mine do!

Serving Your Delicious Pineapple Pretzel Fluff

If you are looking for a new twist on this recipe try my strawberry pistachio fluff. Just as easy to make as the pineapple fluff! We served it a few times at Easter when we made the spiced baked ham recipe. The sweet pineapple and ham go well together. We have had guests eat it as a dessert or as a side with their main course.

FAQ’s

Please try some of my other dessert recipes!

Try my watermelon, cucumber, and feta salad as another great sweet side dish!

Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Recipe

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy desserts, quick desserts, vegetarian recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes

Total Time: 37 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 418kcal

Author: clevelandcooking

I first had this pineapple pretzel fluff recipe when my wife and I started dating. We have been making it for family functions ever since!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of coarsely crushed pretzels
• 1/2 cup of melted butter
• 1 cup of sugar divided
• 1 – 8 oz package of cream cheese room temperature
• 1 – 20 oz can of drained crushed pineapple removing as much of the liquid as possible
• 1 – 12 oz container of cool whip

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine pretzels, melted butter, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl. Press mixture in a 9 x 13 or 8 x 8 pan and bake for seven minutes, or until bubbly and and spread throughout the pan. Let baked pretzel mixture cool. Once cool, crumble and place in an air tight container or zip lock bag.
• Beat cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until creamy. Fold in drained pineapple and cool whip. Chill until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, mix in pretzel mixture.

Notes

• Can I make pineapple pretzel fluff ahead of time?
  Yes! You can prepare the pretzel crunch and fluff separately, refrigerate them, and combine just before serving.
• Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned?
  Canned crushed pineapple is recommended because it has a softer texture and is easier to drain.
• How do I prevent the fluff from getting runny?
  Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly before mixing it into the fluff.
• Can I use other fruits besides pineapple?
  Absolutely! Try strawberries, blueberries, or a combination for a fun twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 8 servings | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg