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Pineapple Pretzel Salad

Pineapple Pretzel Salad: Sweet and Salty Bliss for Everyone

Pineapple Pretzel Salad combines a crunchy salty pretzel base with sweet pineapple, creating a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 3 cups Crushed Pretzels substitute with gluten-free pretzels for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter unsalted butter can be used for milder flavor
For the Cream Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) can substitute with low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup Sugar alternatives like stevia work for sugar-free version
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping homemade whipped cream can be used
For the Jello Layer
  • 1 box Island Pineapple Jello can substitute with lemon jello
  • 2 cups Boiling Water
  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple (canned, undrained) avoid fresh pineapple as it may prevent jello from setting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Resealable Bag
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Crush 3 cups of pretzels in a resealable bag until resembling coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar in a mixing bowl, then fold in crushed pretzels.
  4. Transfer pretzel mixture to the greased pan, press down evenly, and bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Combine softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a separate bowl and beat until smooth.
  6. Fold in the whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture and spread over the cooled crust.
  7. Dissolve Island Pineapple Jello in 2 cups boiling water, then stir in undrained crushed pineapple.
  8. Pour jello mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use canned pineapple to ensure the jello sets properly. Refrigerate overnight for best texture.

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