Pineapple/Pretzel Salad

"This is my MIL's salad...she got this at the RV park they stay at in Donna, TX. It's creamy, crunchy, sweet, slightly-salty ...and very light all rolled up into one dish...the first time she made this my SIL and MIL ate the whole bowl!!..it's addictive and often requested!"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
8

ingredients

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directions

  • Mix the crushed pretzels, butter and sugar together.
  • Grease 9x13 pan.
  • Place pretzel mixture in greased pan and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F.
  • Cool slightly and break pieces into chunks.
  • Beat cream cheese until well whipped and fluffy.
  • Add the Cool Whip; blend well.
  • Fold in the pineapple tidbits.
  • Chill- for about 1 hour.
  • About 1/2 hour before serving-- add pretzel pieces.
  • Best served same day, otherwise the pretzels will get soggy. For a large group, I'd suggest doubling the recipe.

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Reviews

  1. Fabulous!! I had this at a potluck party a couple of years ago and have made it several time since - it's always a hit! I agree that it is more of a dessert than a salad... It's quite sweet. The saltiness of the pretzels is a good foil, and balances the dish nicely.
     
  2. I had this at a party this weekend and it was delicious. I loved the blend of sweet and salty. Very good and easy to make. I also agree that it's more of a dessert, but who cares when it tastes this good?!
     
  3. Great recipe! I made and doubled this for work today and was a huge hit! Thanks for a great summer recipe!
     
  4. Loved this creamy dish although I do consider it more dessert than salad. I also see I made an error in serving, but no matter it was delicious! I baked the pretzel mix and used it as a crust like I do in the Strawberry Pretzel Salad I make instead of stirring it in. It was easy to cut into squares for serving so when I make this again I may do it the same way. The filling tastes like a light pineapple cheesecake. I just wish it was calorie free! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
     
  5. I have been making this for about 4 years, and my whole family LOVES it. The only difference is that my recipe calls for crushed pineapple, which I think makes it easier to scoop out of the pan. If you are undecided, I say GO FOR IT!!!!! Try the strawberry version too, it is also very tasty.
     
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