Easy Pineapple Pretzel Delight Recipe

Published Aug 6, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Amy Lynn's Kitchen via YouTube

True to its name, this dessert is truly a delight, and it tastes so good that you wouldn’t to share it. It’s also very easy to make and requires minimal baking which makes it a convenient treat to prepare. This is best served chilled and if you are planning to make this for a party or cookout, then prepare this ahead, and let it chill overnight so you can serve it the next morning.

This is also one of my favorite desserts to make and I think it deserves a lot of praise and attention. It truly is a wonderful and classic recipe that can never go wrong or fail to impress everyone. If you want to learn how to make this now, then check out this recipe by Amy Lynn’s Kitchen on YouTube, and give it a try.

Ingredients for Pineapple Pretzel Delight:

Crust

2 cups of crushed pretzels
¾ cup of melted butter
3 tbsp of sugar

Filling

1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup of sugar
1 (8oz) container of whipped topping

Topping

2 (20oz) cans of crushed pineapple, drained
1 (3.4oz) package of instant vanilla pudding mix
Maraschino cherries, optional

How to Make Pineapple Pretzel Delight:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F, then grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside.

Step 2

Add the crushed pretzels to a large mixing bowl, then pour in the melted butter, and add the sugar.

Step 3

Stir everything until well combined, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spread it out evenly on the bottom, and press it down firmly.

Step 4

Place it in the preheated oven, then let it bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5

In another large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, then add in the whipped topping, and fold them in until incorporated.

Step 6

Spread the mixture to the cooled pretzel crust evenly, then place it in the refrigerator, and let it chill for about 15 minutes.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, add the drained pineapple and instant vanilla pudding mix, then give them a good stir to combine, and spread it over the cream layer evenly.

Step 8

Put it back in the fridge to chill until ready to serve, then top it with cherries, and enjoy!