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Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad

Tantalizing Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad for Dreamy Gatherings

Experience the delightful contrast of creamy sweetness and salty crunch in this Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad, a must-try dessert for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Base
  • 6 cups Mini Pretzels Broken into pieces
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Divided
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened at room temperature
  • 20 oz Crushed Pineapple Drained well
  • 16 oz Whipped Topping or homemade whipped cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix broken mini pretzels with melted unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until evenly coated. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then let cool.
  3. Whip the softened cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and optional vanilla. Blend until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in thoroughly drained crushed pineapple into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
  5. Fold in the whipped topping gently in three parts to maintain lightness.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Crumble the cooled pretzel mixture and fold about 3/4 of it into the salad. Reserve the rest for topping.
  8. Before serving, gently fold in the reserved pretzel clusters and serve chilled, garnished with extra pretzel pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Drain pineapple well to prevent sogginess. Keep pretzel mixture separate until serving for maximum crunch. Use full-fat ingredients for creamier texture.

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