SANDRA'S TROPICAL BANANA SPLIT DESSERT
Prepared this decadent dessert this morning, and now enjoying it this evening... Servings: (9-12) Prep: 20 Mins. Chill Crust (Freezer): 10 Mins. Chill Dessert (Frig): 4 Hrs. INGREDIENTS: Crust 4-1/2 graham crackers, crushed (equals about 3/4's cup of crumbs) 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Pudding filling 1 (5.1 oz pkg) Vanilla Instant Pudding 2 cups cold milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pudding filling toppings: 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained 1/4 cup coconut flakes 2 sliced bananas (plus 1 more banana for serving) 2 tablespoons prepared chocolate sauce in squeeze bottle (plus more for serving) Whipped topping 1/2 cup cold, fresh whipped cream + 1 tablespoon sugar + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, whipped 1 (8 oz. pkg) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Just before serving - toppings 1 final sliced banana 1/4 cup chopped candied pecans 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce METHOD: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; pr...