Easy Pineapple Pretzel Salad
Indulge in the delightful contrast of flavors with this Easy Pineapple Pretzel Salad. Featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, a luscious creamy pineapple filling, and a light whipped topping, this dessert is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. Perfect for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or weeknight dinners, this quick and easy recipe requires just 30 minutes of prep time and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels with melted butter until evenly coated. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in drained pineapple chunks.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pretzel crust evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg