Pineapple Orange Pretzel Dessert
2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup butter, melted
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice reserved
1 (4-serving-size) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press mixture into baking dish. Bake 10 minutes; let cool.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture evenly over pretzel crust.
In a medium bowl, combine pineapple with juice and pudding mix until thoroughly combined. Gently stir in oranges. Spread over cream cheese layer.
Cover and chill at least 4 hours, or until firm. Cut into squares and serve.