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Easy Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad

A sweet, salty, creamy dessert salad made with buttery pretzels, whipped topping, pineapple, and cream cheese. Perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Layer
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 0.75 cup butter melted
  • 0.75 cup sugar
Creamy Fluff
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple drained well

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3/4 cup sugar. Spread on baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 6–8 minutes.
  2. Cool pretzel mixture completely, then break into crumbles.
  3. Beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
  4. Fold in whipped topping.
  5. Stir in drained crushed pineapple.
  6. Fold pretzels into fluff right before serving or sprinkle on top to maintain crunch.

Notes

Add pretzels only before serving to keep them crunchy. Chill fluff mixture for 1 hour for best texture.