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Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad

Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad: Your New Favorite Dessert Delight

Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad is a creamy dessert salad blending sweet and salty flavors for a delightful treat at any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Mixture
  • 3 cups mini pretzels Consider using gluten-free pretzels for a safe option.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted.
For the Creamy Base
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Optionally, can substitute with a sugar alternative like Stevia.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened, low-fat or dairy-free alternatives work well.
  • 1 can crushed pineapple (in juice) Well-drained.
  • 1 cup whipped topping Use homemade for an extra touch.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional.
  • 1 pinch salt Optional.
Final Touches
  • 1 cup reserved pretzel mixture For topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Plastic Wrap
  • spatula
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine broken mini pretzels, melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until evenly coated, then spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake for about 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and cool completely on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
  4. Whip the cream cheese in a large bowl on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add the remaining sugar and optional vanilla extract.
  5. Drain the crushed pineapple using a fine-mesh strainer and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Fold the drained pineapple into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Fold in the whipped topping into the cream cheese and pineapple mixture in three additions, ensuring to maintain the fluffy texture.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  8. Before serving, fold in about 3/4 of the cooled pretzel mixture and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle reserved pretzels on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least 2 hours; mix in the pretzels just before serving to retain crunch.

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