Lisa'S Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping

Name: Lisa'S Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CARAMELIZED PRETZEL TOPPING; 3 cups pretzels, broken up into small pieces; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup brown sugar; SALAD; 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 cups Cool Whip Topping, thawed; 8 ounces crushed pineapple, strained; 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, crushed & strained

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Line a jelly roll pan with foil.
3
Break up pretzels on pan.
4
Melt butter in microwave, add brown sugar, stir together, and dump onto pretzels.
5
Stir until well coated.
6
Bake for 5 minutes.
7
Cool and break apart pretzels.
8
For the fruit salad put into large bowl: mix pudding and buttermilk together.
9
Fold in the whipped cream, crushed pineapple, and mandarin orange pulp.
10
Cover top of salad with caramelized pretzel topping right before serving.

1319

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CARAMELIZED PRETZEL TOPPING, 3 cups pretzels, broken up into small pieces, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Lisa'S Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!