• Grease a 9x13” baking dish.

Pretzel Layer

• In a medium bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar.Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
• Transfer the baking dish to the refrigerator to set while you prepare the cheesecake layer.

Cream Cheese Layer

• Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Fold the thawed whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture and mix just until combined.
• Spread the cheesecake mixture over the pretzel layer. Ensure you cover the pretzels completely so the jello layer doesn't seep through.
• Return the baking dish to the refrigerator while you make the jello layer.

Pineapple Gelatin Layer

• Bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Remove from heat and stir in the jello packets until dissolved.
• Add the pineapple tidbits (one drained and one undrained) to the jello mixture. Let the pineapple jello mixture thicken for about 5 minutes until partially set.
• Spread the pineapple jello mixture over the cheesecake layer.

Chill and Serve

• Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or up to overnight before cutting and serving.
• Optional - Garnish with whipped cream, additional pineapple, and shredded coconut.