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SANDRA'S TROPICAL BANANA SPLIT DESSERT

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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...

SANDRA'S LICKITY-SPLIT FRUITY LAYERED JELLO DESSERT

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My lickity-split and delicious fruity jello layered dessert now has a much-less chilling time to under 30 minutes. This process used to take 2 hours for the 1st layer, then overnight for the second in the refrigerator...Whew. This newly created quicker method I've just devised has truly made my day!   Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 15 Mins. Chilling: 25 Mins. INGREDIENTS 2 (small 3 oz pkgs) strawberry jello 1 cup boiling water 1 (16 oz pkg) frozen whole strawberries, thawed, drained (reserve juice) then cut into quarters 1 (8 oz can) pineapple tidbits-or crushed, drained (reserve juice) 3 slightly ripe bananas, quartered lengthwise and diced 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped, (optional) 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (more or less to your desired sweetness) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract METHOD In a medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and pecans. Add 1/2 cup of reserved strawberry-pineapple juice. Mix to combine. Pour half ...