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 youโre 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.
Here’s What You Will Need:
- 1 cup of crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1-8 oz package of cream cheese
- 1-20 oz can of crushed pineapple
- 1-12 oz container of cool whip
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Easy Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Recipe
418kcal
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
Method
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving8 servingsCalories418kcalCarbohydrates58gProtein8gFat18gSaturated Fat13gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat4gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol35mgSodium473mgPotassium254mgFiber1gSugar48gVitamin A443IUVitamin C7mgCalcium163mgIron1mg
Made this for a family reunion and it was a HUGE hit!!! No leftovers so you know it was good! Very easy to make and budget friendly for a crowd.
Thank you! Glad it was a hit!