Pineapple Pretzel Delight: A Sweet & Salty No-Bake Dessert! 🍍🥨

This Pineapple Pretzel Delight is the ultimate easy, no-bake dessert with layers of crunchy pretzel crust, creamy pineapple filling, and fluffy whipped topping! Perfect for potlucks, summer BBQs, or whenever you crave a tropical twist on classic sweet-and-salty treats.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No oven needed – Ready in 20 minutes + chilling time!
✅ Tropical & refreshing – Sweet pineapple + salty pretzels = perfection.
✅ Crowd-pleaser – Always disappears fast at parties.
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Stays fresh for 3 days in the fridge.

Ingredients (9×13-inch pan)

For the Pretzel Crust:

2 cups crushed pretzels (about 4 oz)

½ cup (1 stick) melted butter
3 tbsp brown sugar

For the Pineapple Filling:

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve 2 tbsp juice)
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

For the Topping:

Extra whipped topping
Toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Maraschino cherries (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Pretzel Crust

Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar.
Press firmly into a 9×13-inch pan. Chill for 10 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Stir in drained pineapple and reserved juice.
Gently fold in whipped topping.

3. Assemble & Chill

Spread filling over the pretzel crust.

Top with extra whipped topping and toasted coconut/cherries (if using).
Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight).

4. Slice & Serve!

Cut into squares and enjoy cold.

Pro Tips

🍍 Fresh pineapple? Use 1½ cups finely chopped (pat dry to avoid sogginess).
🥨 Extra crunch? Sprinkle extra pretzel crumbs on top before serving.
🍦 À la mode – Serve with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Storage & Variations

❄️ Fridge – Keep covered for 3 days.
🌰 Nutty twist – Add chopped pecans to the crust.
🍹 Tropical upgrade – Mix in ½ cup shredded coconut to the filling.

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