Banana Split Lush
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 464kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans divided
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple drained
- 4 medium bananas sliced
- 2 3.4 oz boxes white chocolate or cheesecake instant pudding
- 3 cup milk
- 1 16 oz whipped topping or 4 cup fresh whipped cream divided
- hot fudge sauce slightly warmed
- 16 maraschino cherries with stems
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread ½ cup walnut pieces in a single layer and toast for 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool. Spritz the bottom only of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl mix together the graham cracker crumbs, remaining ½ cup chopped walnuts, granulated sugar and melted butter. Press firmly onto the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden and set. Cool completely.
- Whip together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, drained pineapple and 1 cup whipped topping. Whip for 2 minutes until fluffy and evenly combined. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Top with a layer of banana slices.
- Whip together both boxes of instant white chocolate pudding with 3 cups of cold milk for 2-3 minutes until thickened but still pourable. Pour over the bananas.
- Frost the top with the remaining whipped topping. Drizzle with chocolate fudge and garnish with the remaining toasted walnuts and maraschino cherries. Decorate as desired.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting to allow the layers to set.
Notes
You can add a layer of sliced strawberries (about 2 cups) or drizzle the banana layer with strawberry ice cream topping, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg