Here’s a complete Pineapple Pretzel Salad 🍍🥨 recipe with creamy layers and a sweet-salty crunch:
🍍 Pineapple Pretzel Salad
🛒 Ingredients
Pretzel Crust:
- 2½ cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz (1 tub) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Pineapple Layer:
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (drained well)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Pretzel Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix:
- crushed pretzels
- ½ cup sugar
- melted butter
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until fully combined.
- Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, sealing the edges to prevent leaks.
3. Add the Pineapple Layer
- Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple evenly on top of the cream layer.
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) so the dessert sets properly.
✨ Tips
- Make sure the pineapple is very well drained to avoid a soggy dessert.
- Let the crust cool completely before adding the cream layer to keep it crisp.
- For extra flavor, you can add a light topping of extra whipped cream before serving.
Enjoy this refreshing dessert with its perfect balance of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy 😋