Layered Banana Split Dessert
INGREDIENTS
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For the Crust:
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½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
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1 cup of all purpose flour
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¼ cup of finely minced pecans
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1 tablespoon sugar
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First Layer:
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1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened at room temperature
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1 cup of powdered sugar
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1 cup of Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Remaining Layers in Order:
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3 bananas, sliced
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1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple, very well drained
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1 (21 ounce) can of strawberry or cherry pie filling
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Topping:
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2 to 3 cups of Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream, plus extra for dollops as garnish, if desired
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Chocolate syrup, for garnish
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Chopped nuts, for garnish
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Maraschino cherries, with the stem, for garnish
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