Lisa’s Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2

Lisa's Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups pretzels , broken up into small pieces
	4 tablespoons butter
	1 cup brown sugar
	2 packages instant vanilla pudding
	2 cups buttermilk
	2 cups Cool Whip Topping , thawed
	8 ounces crushed pineapple , strained
	2 cans mandarin oranges , crushed & strained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

386

Sugar

40g

Fat

10g

Lisa's Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping is a fun twist on a classic fruit salad. This recipe is perfect for a summer barbecue or any warm-weather gathering. The dish features a sweet and savory pretzel topping that adds a crispy texture to the creamy and fruity salad underneath. The recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in advance of serving. This dish is perfect for anyone who loves fruit or is looking for a healthy dessert alternative.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Spread the broken up pretzels in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
3.	In a small pot, melt the butter and mix in the brown sugar until it becomes a liquid. Pour this mixture over the pretzels and bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
4.	Remove from oven, using a fork fluff up the pretzel mixture and let cool.
5.	In another bowl, mix together the instant vanilla pudding mix, buttermilk, and Cool Whip until creamy.
6.	Fold in pineapple and oranges into the pudding mix.
7.	Pour the mixture over the pretzels and refrigerate until chilled.
8.	Serve cold and enjoy!

PROS

This fruit salad is a perfect summer dish accompanied by a crispy pretzel topping that will keep you coming back for more.

The fruit salad is dairy-free and loaded with healthy ingredients.

CONS

This dish contains a high amount of sugar per serving.
If you are trying to reduce your sugar intake, this may not be the best option for you.

The dessert has a unique taste and may not be to everyone’s liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is loaded with vitamins and minerals that promote an overall healthy lifestyle. The fruits in the recipe contain a high amount of vitamin C and fiber that helps to regulate your digestive system. The dish also contains buttermilk that promotes good gut bacteria and aids digestion.
However, it also contains a high amount of sugar that may not be suitable for individuals with diabetes or trying to reduce their sugar intake.