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Jefferson County Recipe of the Day: Fruit & Pudding Dessert


A delicious dessert your entire family will love!

Fruit & Pudding Dessert

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup ground pecans
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 – 8 oz. can crushed pineapple
3 medium firm bananas, peeled and cut into 1/4″ slices
1 – 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
3-1/2 cups cold milk
2 reg. size pkgs. instant lemon pudding mix

Topping:
1 – 8 oz. carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

~In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, butter, and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13″ x 9″ dish.

~Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside.

~Place bananas in a small bowl; add reserved juice. Let stand for 5-10 minutes; drain. Arrange bananas in a single layer over crust.

~In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Add pudding mixes; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over bananas; top with pineapple. Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with chopped pecans.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.