Banana Split Dessert Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick butter), melted
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 bananas (not over-ripe)
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 large container Cool Whip�
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- Red maraschino cherries
Directions:
- Layer into a 13 x 9-inch glass cake pan as follows:
- First layer: Mix 1 stick softened margarine with graham cracker crumbs. Press into bottom of pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
- Second layer: Melt 2 sticks margarine and mix in confectioners' sugar. Beat until cool. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat at high speed for 15 minutes. Spread over crust.
- Third layer: Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Slice bananas lengthwise, drenching each slice in pineapple juice to prevent darkening. Lay on banana slices. Pour on pineapple and cover with Cool Whip�.
- Sprinkle nuts over the top. Garnish with maraschino cherries. Chill. Freezes well.