Pineapple Fluff

Name: Pineapple Fluff
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Pineapple fluff is a delightfully retro fruit salad—or is it a dessert?—with surprisingly delicious flavors and textures. This dish is just right for a summer picnic.

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Mix pretzels, melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into a 13x9-in. pan. Bake 7 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until creamy. Fold in pineapple and whipped topping; refrigerate, covered, until serving.
To serve, break pretzel mixture into small pieces. Stir into pineapple mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 334 calories, 19g fat (13g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

I often bring this salad to potlucks, and everyone goes crazy for the sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure to add the pretzel mixture right before serving to keep it crispy. —Beth Olby, Ashland, Wisconsin

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