Description

Everyone enjoys banana splits, so why not make a pie that reminds you of that ice cream treat? It is the perfect dessert for those summer gatherings.

Ingredients

• 5 oz. package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 1/4 c. cold milk, regular, 1% or 2%
• 12 oz. container frozen Cool Whip, thawed, divided
• 2 bananas, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
• 9 in. prepared chocolate crumb crust
• 12 oz. hot fudge topping
• 2 T. dark rum, optional
• 20 oz. can pineapple chunks,well-drained
• 12 maraschino cherries with stems, drained
• 3 T. walnut pieces or nuts of choice
• lemon juice, optional

Steps

1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until smooth. Fold in 2 cups Cool Whip, and sliced banana. Reserve 1/2 of the banana pudding mixture, and spread the remainder into the pie crust.
2. In a small bowl, stir together hot fudge sauce and rum. Set aside 3 tablespoons in a microwave-safe container, for drizzling on top.
3. With the back of a spoon, gently spread 1/2 of the remaining fudge sauce over the banana pudding in the pie crust. Repeat layers with remaining banana pudding and remaining fudge sauce. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm.