Super Pineapple Split - Linda's File

By Lindae999

Great summer dessert for a large group.

Ingredients

• 12 oz vanilla wafers crushed
• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
• 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 to 3 small bananas
• 2 TBSPS lemon or orange juice
• 1 pint cool whip, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 3 oz jar marachino cherries drained

Preparation

Step 1

1) Mix crushed wafers with 1/2 cup butter.
2) Press over bottom of 9X13 pan.
3) Combine 1/4 cup butter with cream cheese.
4) Mix in 1 cup drained pineapple.
5) Spread over wafer crust.
6) In saucepan, combine remaining 1/4 cup butter, confectioner's sugar, chocolate chips and evaporated milk.
7) Cook until thick and smooth, stirring constantly.
8) Set aside to cool.
9) Slice bananas 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with lemon or orange juice.
10) Arrange bananas over pineapple cheese layer.
11) Top with cooked chocolate mixture. Spread with cool whip.
12) Decorate with remaining pineapple, cherries and nuts.