Pineapple Pretzel Salad Recipe
Pineapple Pretzel Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a sweet and salty combination of crushed pretzels, creamy filling, and tangy pineapple. Perfect for summer gatherings or holiday tables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cream Layer:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
For Topping:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- Optional: extra crushed pretzels or pineapple tidbits for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Pretzel Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
- Make Cream Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
- Add Pineapple: Top with drained crushed pineapple. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Optional: garnish with extra crushed pretzels or pineapple tidbits before serving.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to avoid a soggy topping.
- Best served chilled and ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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