This Banana Pineapple Delight is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the tropical flavors of banana and pineapple. Made with a creamy custard filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. It requires minimal effort and is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the taste of summer with this delectable treat!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Arrange the sliced bananas over the crust, followed by the crushed pineapple.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the bananas and pineapple.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pudding layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This dessert is a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess due to the combination of bananas and pineapple.
Graham cracker crumbs add a delicious crunch to the crust, contrasting with the creamy filling.
You can customize this recipe by adding additional toppings such as shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.