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Pineapple Pretzel Salad

Meghan
Pineapple Pretzel Salad is a tropical spin on the typical pretzel jello salad. With the flavors of pineapple and coconut, this pina colada inspired dish can be served as a side or a dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking dish

Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • 1 cup finely crushed pretzels (approx. 3 ounces tiny twist pretzels)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • cup butter (melted)

For the filling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • ½ cup thawed whipped topping

For the topping:

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 ounces pineapple gelatin (1 package)
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 16 ounces canned crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)

Optional finishes:

  • whipped topping
  • maraschino cherries with stems

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine the pretzel crumbs, sugar and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes then cool.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat the cream cheese and coconut until well blended. Stir in cool whip until fully incorporated. Spread mixture evenly over cooled crust and refrigerate until ready to add the gelatin layer.
  • Add gelatin mix to a large bowl. Pour boiling water over mix and whisk for 2 minutes until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the cold water and pineapple and mix well. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Spoon or pour gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer to make the final layer of the salad.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours or until gelatin is firm.
  • Cut into pieces and top each with a dollop of whipped topping and a drained maraschino cherry, if desired.

Notes

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Keyword coconut, dessert, gluten free, jello, pineapple, side dish