Graham Cracker Banana Cream Dessert

Name: Graham Cracker Banana Cream Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16-20 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk; 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 5 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 1 carton (20 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional; 2 (1.55 ounces each) milk chocolate candy bar, broken into squares; Maraschino cherries, optional

"I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey. "When cleaning up the dishes, there's never a crumb left to scrape off."

Ingredients

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
5 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (20 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional
2 (1.55 ounces each) milk chocolate candy bar, broken into squares
Maraschino cherries, optional

Directions

Combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour over crust; top with bananas and pineapple. Spread with whipped topping (dish will be full). Sprinkle with pecans if desired.
Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Garnish with candy bar pieces and cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 272 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Banana Cream Dessert in Quick Cooking January/February 2001

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Kidcook101

Jan 17, 2013

Well, it was alright, but it must have tons of calories. I can feel my teeth rotting as I type. Mabye as a treat.
crwaechter

Jun 29, 2011

This was a plesent supprise to see how this went over so well. The second time I made it; with cheesecake pudding mix and creame cheese. Still a big hit! thanks. crw