Pineapple Fluff is a simple yet delicious recipe that’s a beloved classic in the Midwest. It’s the perfect recipe to bring a touch of tropical paradise to any gathering or simply indulging in a moment of pure bliss at home.

Pineapple Fluff Recipe

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort required, this dessert or side dish will surely be a staple in your recipe rotation. It adds a burst of sunshine to even the dreariest of days.

If you’re looking for more sweet side dishes, Creamy Grape Salad and How to Make Lemon Bars are both delicious ideas.

This recipe came from my cousin’s wife, who has been making this treat for many years. It’s a popular recipe in the Midwest area of the United States. One bite of pineapple fluff, and I knew I had to have the recipe!

What you’ll need to gather

• Pretzels – crushed pretzels add a delightful crunch and a hint of saltiness to balance the sweetness of the pineapple fluff.
• Sugar – adding sugar to the pretzels caramelizes the mixture beautifully.
• Butter – binds the crushed pretzel and sugar, creating a golden-brown topping complimenting this fluff recipe.
• Cream Cheese – lends a rich and creamy texture to the pineapple fluff, providing a subtle tanginess that balances the sweetness of the pineapple.
• Crushed Pineapple – adding crushed pineapple infuses the fluff with bursts of tropical flavor to every spoonful.
• Instant Vanilla Pudding – mixing vanilla pudding with the pineapple fluff is the secret ingredient. It effortlessly thickens the mixture while imparting a velvety smoothness and rich vanilla flavor to the fluff.
• Whipped Topping – adds a light and fluffy texture to the pineapple fluff recipe, createing a heavenly cloud-like dessert that melts in your mouth with each spoonful.
• Pineapple Tidbits – adding both crushed pineapple and pineapple tidbits infuses the fluff with different textures of this tropical fruit.

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Here’s How to Make Pineapple Fluff

Simple Ingredients

1 cup crushed pretzels

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter melted (1 stick)

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 large can crushed pineapple with juice (20 oz)

1 small package vanilla instant pudding

8 oz whipped topping like Cool Whip

1 large can pineapple tidbits (20 oz), juice drained

Directions

Mix the crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into a 9″ x 9″ baking pan and bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Let cool.

Using an electric beater, mix cream cheese, crushed pineapple, and vanilla pudding in a large bowl. After thoroughly combining, add the whipped topping and beat again until well-mixed. Stir in the pineapple tidbits.

Place the pineapple fluff in a serving dish and break apart the pretzel topping mixture with a fork. Top the fluff with the crunch bits and serve cold.

Tips for Making Recipe

• For a more colorful presentation, top your pineapple fluff with maraschino cherries.
• You can substitute the pretzel mixture for roasted nuts.

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