Banana Cream Dessert  

 

Ingredients:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 1/2 cups cold milk
7 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
5 medium firm bananas halved lengthwise -- cut 1/2" slices
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
20 ounces thawed cool whip
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2 milk chocolate candy bars, cut up
maraschino cherries

 

Direction:
Combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch dish. In a mixing 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 candy bar pieces and cherries if desired. Yield: 16 - 20 servings.