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Lisa's Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping Recipe

A delightful twist on a classic fruit salad! This recipe, shared by the amazing Lisa (a Wisconsin beautician and former student!), features a crunchy, sweet caramelized pretzel topping that's unbelievably addictive. Perfect for using up leftover pretzels, this recipe is easy to make and ideal for potlucks, parties, or a simple weeknight dessert. Get ready for a burst of fruity freshness combined with the irresistible crunch of caramelized pretzels!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 758.9 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
Lisa's Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping

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Ingredients for Lisa's Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping

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How to Make Lisa's Fruit Salad With Caramelized Pretzel Topping

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Line a jelly roll pan with foil.
  3. Break 1 cup of pretzels into smaller pieces and spread evenly on the prepared pan.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter. Stir in 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until well combined.
  5. Pour the melted butter and brown sugar mixture over the pretzels on the pan. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
  6. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until pretzels are golden brown and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Once cooled, break apart any large clusters of pretzels.
  8. For the fruit salad: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix and 1/2 cup buttermilk until smooth.
  9. Gently fold in 1 cup heavy whipping cream (whipped to soft peaks), 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, and 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained.
  10. Just before serving, top the fruit salad generously with the caramelized pretzel topping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

269g

Fat

57g

Carbs

45g

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