PINEAPPLE PRETZEL FLUFF DESSERT

PINEAPPLE PRETZEL FLUFF DESSERT 3/4 -1 cup crushed pretzels 1/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 (8oz) pkgs cream cheese 1 (8oz) tub cool whip 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in its own juice, juice drained and reserved 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix melted butter, pretzels and sugar in a medium bowl, press into a 11x7 pan (you can use a 9x9) Bake crust for 8 minutes, remove and cool. Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in cool whip and spread over cooled crust. In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix in reserved pineapple juice and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed pineapple. Spread over whipped layer in the dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours, or until firm.