Banana Delight Recipe
Pecan shortbread crust, whipped cream cheese filling, vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, whipped cream topping with pecans & toasted coconut
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Pecan Shortbread Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, finely chopped pecans, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough forms a ball.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- 4
- 5
Assemble the Filling
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled pecan crust. Layer the sliced bananas on top, followed by the vanilla pudding. Gently spread it to cover the bananas.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Add the Whipped Cream Topping
Top the pudding layer with the whipped cream, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and toasted coconut flakes over the whipped cream for garnish.
Final Steps
- 7
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the Banana Delight for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Slice and serve chilled.