Description

This will be a big hit with your family and friends because it is so smooth and delicious! It's wonderful to be able to make an easy dessert with no baking involved. During the holidays, it frees up the oven for your main dishes.

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• Filling:
• 1- 8o.) pkg. cream cheese
• 1-14oz. can Sweetened Condensed milk
• 2 small boxes instant banana pudding mix
• 3 c. cold milk
• 1 t. banana extract
• 3 c. cold heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 c. confectionery sugar
• 1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 2- 3 bananas, peeled, sliced and diced
• 1 small jar maraschino cherries, well-drained
• 2 T. pecans, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Add melted butter, mix until combined. Press graham cracker mixture into the bottom of an 8 1/2 x 11 inch pan. Press to flatten well.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, until brown. Cool completely on a wire rack (you can speed it along in the refrigerator).