Banana Split Dessert

Recipe: Banana Split Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1 stick melted butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 small can crushed pineapple
• 4-5 bananas, sliced
• 1 carton Cool Whip (8oz.)
• chopped nuts
• Maraschino cherries, sliced

Directions

Combine crushed wafers and melted butter; press in a 9x13 inch pan. Beat together powdered sugar, eggs and softened butter. Spread on first layer. Pour undrained pineapple over all. Cover with sliced bananas. Cover with Cool Whip. Top with chopped nuts and cherries. Refrigerate.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Editor's Note: This recipes does contain uncooked eggs.

Recipe: Banana Split Dessert

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (20 oz.)
• 4 bananas
• 1 container Cool Whip (9 oz.)

Combine melted butter and crumbs and put in 9x13 pan. Beat eggs on high until light. Add powdered sugar, soft butter, and vanilla. Beat 5 minutes. Spread over crumbs. Chill 30 minutes. Spread pineapple over mixture. Slices bananas over pineapple. Cover with Cool Whip and sprinkle with pecans. Cover, refrigerate overnight or 6 hours. Garnish with cherries before serving.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Recipe: Superb Banana Split Dessert

Are you looking for a great dessert to serve at your next BBQ? Everyone will think this is fattening, but it is just the opposite: low in calories and fat

Ingredients

• 12 (2 1/2 inch) chocolate graham cracker squares
• 2 cups (2 medium) sliced bananas
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup light whipped topping
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Evenly arrange 9 graham cracker squares in a 9x9 inch square cake pan. In a medium bowl, combine bananas and strawberries. Arrange fruit mixture evenly over chocolate "crust". In same bowl, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, undrained pineapple and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Spread pudding mixture evenly over fruit. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Evenly spread whipped topping over set filling. Crush remaining graham crackers into fine crumbs and along with pecans sprinkle evenly over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Cut into 8 servings.

Source: local TV guide

By Cinnamon from Williams Lake, BC

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RE: Superb Banana Split Dessert

Sounds good, but have one question. Do you taste the dry milk powder? I have found some recipes that call for this have that strong taste of the powder. Maybe it is my overreaction to growing up on milk made from the skim milk powder. All my 5 sibs and I gag when we think of it . :~) (08/04/2008)

By bachish

Recipe: Banana Split Dessert

First Layer

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed graham crackers
• 6 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 6 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Directions

Combine crackers, butter and powdered sugar. Press into a 9x13 cake pan.

Second Layer

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 Tbsp. margarine, softened

Directions

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and margarine. Mix well and spread carefully over first layer.

Third Layer

Ingredients

• 3 bananas
• 2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
• 3 cups whipped topping or 16 oz. Cool Whip
• 1 1/2 cups pecans
• 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• chocolate syrup

Directions

Slice bananas lengthwise and place over second layer. Spread drained pineapple next. Next spread whipped topping. Next spread on pecans and cherries. Chill. Just before serving drizzle liberally with chocolate syrup. This isn't as complicated as it appears and it's really good!

By Robin from Washington, IA

Recipe: Banana Split Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
• 1 stick melted margarine
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 sticks margarine
• 3 or 4 bananas
• 1 large can crushed pineapple
• 1 large or 2 small containers of Cool Whip
• 2/3 cup chopped nuts
• Maraschino Cherries

Directions

Put graham cracker crumbs in 9x13 inch cake pans. Pour one stick melted margarine on crumbs. Mix well - pat evenly in bottom of pan. Beat with electric mixer till creamy (about 15 minutes): 2 sticks margarine and 2 cup powdered sugar. Pour over crumbs. Slice 3 or 4 bananas over this. Drain one large can crushed pineapple and add to pan. Pour one large bowl Cool Whip (or 2 small) over top. Sprinkle 2/3 cup finely chopped nut on top. Drain maraschino cherries and place on top. Chill overnight - cut into squares.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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RE: Banana Split Dessert

I use to make this years ago to serve at my home parties! EXCELLENT!! My recipe called for shaved chocolate on top. I cheated and sprinkled milk chocolate chips on. (07/31/2006)

By Donna Rae

RE: Banana Split Dessert

I have the very same recipe, but it has 2 eggs with the 2 sticks of butter and 2 c. powder sugar. Did you just forget them or will this work o.k.? (08/01/2006)

By Madelyn