Description
Sweet meets salty in this Pineapple Pretzel Salad, where creamy layers dance with crunchy pretzel crust and tropical fruit. Cool dessert memories mingle with rich cream cheese and tangy pineapple, promising delightful bites that will transport you to summer’s most delicious moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200g) crushed pretzels
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
Dairy and Sweet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (3.4 ounces) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Craft a robust base by pulverizing pretzels and blending with melted butter and sugar, creating a textured foundation that will bake at 350°F for precisely 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Allow the pretzel crust to cool completely, ensuring a sturdy platform for subsequent layers.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar into a silky, uniform mixture, generating a luxurious consistency that will provide a creamy backdrop.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, folding with delicate strokes to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Spread the cream cheese blend evenly across the cooled pretzel crust, creating a smooth, uniform layer that acts as a delectable barrier.
- Combine crushed pineapple with instant vanilla pudding mix, stirring until the mixture transforms and thickens into a vibrant, tropical topping.
- Distribute the pineapple layer across the cream cheese surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and layers to set into a cohesive, chilled delicacy.
- When ready to serve, slice into precise portions that showcase the distinct, colorful layers of this tantalizing dessert.
Notes
- Customize the crust by experimenting with different types of pretzels like whole wheat or gluten-free options for varied textures and dietary needs.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix for a lighter dessert version.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of toasted coconut or chopped nuts on top for extra crunch and depth.
- Transform the dessert into individual servings by using ramekins or mason jars for a more elegant and portion-controlled presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 251 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg