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Easy Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad

A sweet, creamy, and crunchy dessert salad made with whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and a buttery pretzel crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Crunch Layer
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
Pineapple Fluff Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crushed pretzels, pecans, melted butter, and sugar. Spread on baking sheet.
  3. Bake 7–8 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  4. Break cooled pretzel mixture into small clusters.
  5. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Fold in whipped topping gently.
  7. Stir in drained crushed pineapple.
  8. Mix in mini marshmallows if using.
  9. Fold in half of the pretzel clusters.
  10. Top with remaining pretzel crunch and chill before serving.

Notes

Best served within 8 hours for maximum crunch.