Pineapple Pretzel Delight Recipe

Introduction:
Hi everyone! Today I'm making a delicious and easy dessert called Pineapple Pretzel Delight. This dessert combines sweet and salty flavors for a truly delightful treat. Let's get started!

Ingredients:
2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 (8 oz) package thawed whipped topping
2 (20 oz) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions:
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.

Make the Pretzel Crust:
Crush enough pretzels to make 2 cups and place them in a bowl.

Pour in 3/4 cup of melted butter and add 3 tablespoons of sugar.

Stir the mixture well and then press it into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer:
In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese at room temperature and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
Fold in 1 (8 oz) package of thawed whipped topping.
Spread this mixture over the cooled pretzel crust.
Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

Prepare the Pineapple Layer:
In another bowl, combine 2 (20 oz) cans of drained crushed pineapple and 1 (3.4 oz) package of instant vanilla pudding mix.
Stir until well combined.
Spread this mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.

Chill and Serve:
Place the dish back in the refrigerator to chill before serving.
Optionally, decorate the top with maraschino cherries.
Store the dessert in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:
And there you have it—Pineapple Pretzel Delight! This dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy. I hope you enjoy making and eating this as much as I do. Thanks for watching, and happy cooking!

Created by : Amy Lynn's Kitchen