Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Pineapple Pretzel Fluff

I'm not normally a big fan of anything labeled 'fluff'.  I don't like congealed salads or salads with fruit and marshmallows and such.  But I had this recently at a potluck and fell in love.  So much, that I had to make it at home, too.  It's got that whole salty/sweet thing going on in the most excellent way.
For crust:
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed pretzel sticks
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar

Mix together crust ingredients and press into 9x13 inch pan, bake at 400* for 7 minutes.

Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese
12 ounces Cool Whip
1/2 cup sugar
20 oz. crushed pineapple, drained

Whip cream cheese and sugar until smooth.  Fold in Cool Whip and pineapple.  Layer on top of (cooled) pretzel crust, and refrigerate.

I used reduced fat cream cheese on this and fat free Cool Whip, and it turned out great.  Enjoy!

26 comments:

  1. Vision By MilaMarch 19, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    I really need to get back to cooking more, I've been so lazy lately.. and also my husband cooks better than me :D But I'd make some really tasty salads, I have to check recipes..

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  2. NancyMarch 19, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    You just never know what's going to evolve into a favorite treat. :)

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  3. MelanieMarch 19, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Sounds yummy!! I make a similar one and it is good too. Being southern, I grew up eating congelaed salads and anything with cream cheese in it sounds good to me!

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  4. Eat To LiveMarch 19, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Lisa!!!! That sounds so good. Almost good enough to make me want to eat sugar again.....

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  5. SandyMarch 19, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I am not usually a "fluff" fan either, but this does sound good.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    This sounds wonderful! I love pretzels.

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  7. HeatherMarch 19, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    This sounds good to me! I am huge into the salty/sweet mixture of flavors. I would love for you to share this at what i am eating http://www.townsend-house.com/2013/03/what-i-am-eating_15.html

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  8. BarbaraMarch 19, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Yum, this looks delicious and easy. A winning combination in my book. ;)

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  9. MichaeleMarch 19, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Yum! Awesome combination!

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  10. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 19, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Ooh, that does sound yummy! You had me at cream cheese!

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  11. Gail DixonMarch 19, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Looks delicious! And easy to make, too. Thanks!

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  12. Liz MaysMarch 19, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    I believe I've had something similar at potlucks a few times and I loved it too!

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  13. SallyMarch 19, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Oh my gosh, I have GOT to make some of that. Looks and sounds so good.

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  14. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I don't usually like "fluff" either, but sweet and salty is an irresistible combination.

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  15. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Hi Lisa, That dish looks awesome. I too would use the low-fat or no-fat ingredients --and I'd use splenda instead of sugar. Thanks for the recipe. I may just have to try that little dish... THANKS!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  16. Ginny HartzlerMarch 19, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Divine! It does kind of look like the food of angels! I bet the boys loved it.

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  17. Our Neck of the WoodsMarch 19, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I do love the whole salty/sweet thing. Sounds yummy!

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  18. Tina Fariss BarbourMarch 19, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Oh, yum. I love the salty/sweet combination. This looks delish!

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  19. DebbieMarch 19, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    fat free?? really??

    i would like to see a picture of it all done ;)))

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  20. camp and cottage livingMarch 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Lisa
    Oh, I love fluff!
    This sounds so easy and deliscious!
    I use the lighter stuff too, it makes me feel like it's not so bad for me:-)

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  21. Chatty CroneMarch 19, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    That is easy - bet the kids loved that. sandie

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  22. JillMarch 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Oh. My. Gosh. This sounds great!

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  23. MichelleMarch 19, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    This is some of my favorite stuff!

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  24. Debby@Just BreatheMarch 19, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    This sounds so refreshing! Thanks for the recipe.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I would love this!

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  26. Grandma BonnieMarch 25, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I will have to try this with my family and see if it goes over. It sounds good but different. Anything with cream cheese has got to be worth a try.

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