Pineapple Pretzel Fluff

By harlan-2

Looking for something different to bring to a potluck? Beth Olby of Ashland, Wisconsin says, "Everyone goes crazy for this sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure to add the pretzel mixture right before serving to keep it crispy."

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine pretzels, butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into a 13-in. X 9-in. X 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. Cool. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until creamy. Fold in pineapple and whipped topping; chill until serving. Break pretzel mixture into small pieces; stir into pineapple mixture. Yield: 6 servings.