Pineapple Pretzel Salad Recipe
Creamy, sweet, salty, and packed with pineapple flavor, this Pineapple Pretzel Salad is an easy make-ahead dessert with a buttery pretzel crust, fluffy cream cheese layer, and fruity Jello topping.
Servings 12
Calories 340kcal
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
Pineapple Topping
- 6 ounces pineapple flavored Jello
- 2 cans crushed pineapple (20 ounces each)
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix until evenly coated.
- Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pretzel crust, making sure to spread all the way to the edges.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pineapple Jello, crushed pineapple, and boiling water until dissolved and combined.
- Allow the Jello mixture to cool slightly, then carefully pour it over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
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Recipe Notes:
- Make sure the pretzel crust is fully cooled before adding the cream cheese layer.
- Spreading the cream cheese mixture to the edges helps prevent the Jello layer from leaking through.
- For best results, chill overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal