Pineapple Pretzel Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can crushed pretzels
1 stick margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 pkg. cream cheese
1 small container Cool Whip
1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Mix together the pretzels, margarine and 1/2 cup sugar.
Press mixture into a 9 x 12-inch pan.
Bake for 5 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Let cool.
Cook together the pineapple, juice and cornstarch until mixture is clear.
Blend together the cream cheese, whipped topping and sugar.
Add cream cheese layer on top of the crumb crust.
Spread pineapple on top of cheese.
Sprinkle with coconut, if desired.
Dot with maraschino cherries.
Chill.