Description
Creamy banana delight layered dessert invites sweet-toothed adventurers into a world of luscious indulgence. Cool vanilla cream and caramelized banana slices create a heavenly dance of flavor that will transport taste buds to dessert paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 bananas
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (20 oz / 567 g) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 (10 oz / 284 g) jar maraschino cherries, drained & patted dry
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (8 oz / 227 g) container of Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
Garnish and Seasoning:
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Transform graham cracker crumbs into a cohesive base by thoroughly mixing with melted butter until the texture resembles damp sand.
- Press the moistened crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9×13″ pan, creating a compact and even foundation for the dessert.
- Whip cream cheese with remaining butter, confectioners’ sugar, and salt using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully spread the fluffy cream cheese mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even layer.
- Slice ripe bananas into uniform pieces and layer them systematically across the cream cheese surface.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly and distribute evenly over the banana layer, creating a sweet and tangy component.
- Gently cover the pineapple layer with a smooth, cloud-like blanket of Cool Whip, spreading carefully to maintain an even surface.
- Enhance the dessert’s texture and flavor by sprinkling chopped pecans across the whipped cream layer.
- Garnish the dessert with vibrant maraschino cherries, strategically placing them for visual appeal and a touch of sweetness.
- Refrigerate the layered dessert for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal serving consistency.
Notes
- Chill the dessert for at least 2 hours before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Use ripe, yellow bananas for the best natural sweetness and smooth texture in the layer.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dessert soggy and losing its delightful layered structure.
- When spreading cream cheese mixture, ensure an even layer for consistent taste and beautiful presentation.
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delicious crunch to the dessert.
- Serve chilled and keep refrigerated, as this dessert is best enjoyed cold and maintains its creamy consistency when properly stored.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg