Ladyfinger Fruit Dessert

Name: Ladyfinger Fruit Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers; 2 large firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup fresh or frozen sliced peaches; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided; 9 maraschino cherries, well drained

A rich mixture of cream cheese and marshmallow creme alternates with bananas and peaches in the nut-topped treat. "My daughter, Laura, and I created this dessert," notes Pamela Shields, St. Charles, Missouri.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers
2 large firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup fresh or frozen sliced peaches
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided
9 maraschino cherries, well drained

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth. Arrange the ladyfingers in a single layer in an ungreased 8-in. square dish.
Spread with a third of the cream cheese mixture. Top with bananas and coconut. Spread with a third of the cream cheese mixture, Top with peaches and half of the pecans. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining pecans. Garnish with cherries. Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.