In this post, you’ll find the recipe for this delightful dish. Make it for Easter, Christmas, or just because you want some.
Do you ever need a little extra something or other to round off that perfect meal? If so, I’ve got a great side dish for you. Pineapple Pretzel Salad is called a salad, but the truth is – it’s sweet enough to be considered a dessert. I’ve been asked for this recipe many times by adults and children. Whenever I made this when my kids were little and had friends over, their friends would often ask if I would please give their mom the recipe.
Pineapple Pretzel Salad
Although I make this year-round, it’s a delightful dish for special occasions. Easter is right around the corner, and this is a great dish to serve – especially if ham is on the menu. But the truth is, it goes well with just about anything. Make a double batch if your gang tends to get hungry for seconds.
This homemade pretzel salad recipe has an unlikely combination of crunchy, salty, sweetness that creates a unique side dish. The candied pretzels have a salty flavor and crunchy texture while the cream cheese, whipped topping, and pineapple give a sweet taste and creamy texture. It’s crunchylicious!
You can prepare this ahead of time. Mix the cream cheese, pineapple and whipped topping together and stick it in the fridge. Let the candied pretzels cool completely, crumble and store in an airtight container until ready to be mixed. About 30 minutes before serving, stir the pretzels into the cream cheese and pineapple mixture.
Pineapple Pretzel Salad is a great choice for any occasion – big or small. What about you? Do you have a side dish that’s a favorite for everyone? If so, I would love to hear about it in the comments.
2cupspretzels pieces(I break regular pretzels up into pieces.)
1/2cupmelted butter
1/2cupsugar
8ouncescream cheese, softened
20ouncecan crushed pineapple, drained
12ouncesCool Whip
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Combine the pretzels, melted butter and the sugar and pour onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake about 7-10 minutes, or until bubbly and sugar mixture has started to turn a caramel color.
Remove from oven and cool completely.
Cream the cream cheese, then add drained pineapple and cream together. Fold in the Cool Whip and refrigerate.
About 30 minutes before serving; crumble the cooled pretzel pieces into the cream cheese mixture and stir in.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Kim, this looks so yummy! I love how your recipe mixes the pineapple with the cream cheese and cool whip together. I have only made pretzel salad by layering the pretzels, fruit/jello and cream cheese/cool whip. But your idea seems much easier and I like the sound of that! And pineapple…..be still my heart, I love pineapple!! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Cindy! Yep, this one is a little different for sure. It is super easy to make, and I love that I can make it ahead of time. Thanks for stopping by!
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Made this dish for Easter. It was a big hit! Love that crunchy pretzel mixture.
So glad everyone liked it, Joyce! It was part of our Easter meal too.
Kim, this looks so yummy! I love how your recipe mixes the pineapple with the cream cheese and cool whip together. I have only made pretzel salad by layering the pretzels, fruit/jello and cream cheese/cool whip. But your idea seems much easier and I like the sound of that! And pineapple…..be still my heart, I love pineapple!! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Cindy! Yep, this one is a little different for sure. It is super easy to make, and I love that I can make it ahead of time. Thanks for stopping by!