Banana Split Dessert

By srumbel

Simple yet impressive looking dessert that tastes as good, if not better, than the traditional Banana Split. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

• 2 sleeves graham crackers, crushed
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 small box vanilla pudding
• 2 cups milk
• 2-3 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1-2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped or 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1-2 cups fresh strawberries, cleaned and sliced
• 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip whipped topping
• Chocolate syrup for drizzle, optional
• Chopped nuts for garnish, optional
• Maraschino cherries for garnish, optional

Details

Preparation time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk, whisk until smooth and place in fridge until set, about 5 minutes
Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, spoon into parfait glasses, packing down - use about 2-3 tablespoons in each glass
After pudding is set, combine with about 1/2 of the container of Cool Whip, fold in until smooth
Fill a resealable bag or decorator bag with pudding mixture, add a layer on top of the graham cracker crust
Top with sliced bananas, another layer of pudding, then pineapple, pudding, and strawberries
Place in fridge until ready to serve
Top with a large dollop of Cool Whip, top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup, nuts and cherry
Store leftover in fridge
Notes

If you want to make this dessert in a 13x9 pan, use the same ingredients except add another box of pudding and another container of Cool Whip to the ingredients.