Potluck Dessert Recipes

2 c. (0.5 L) graham cracker crumbs
6 Tbsp. (89 ml) butter, melted
2 c. (0.5 L) powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar, 10X)
1/2 c. (119 ml) butter
2 eggs (or use 1/2 c. (119 ml) Egg Beaters)
1 tsp. (5 ml) vanilla
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
3 large bananas, sliced
1 large container of Cool Whip
1/2 c. (119 ml) pecans, chopped
1/2 c. (119 ml) maraschino cherries, drained, chopped

Tapped for dessert for a Memorial Day picnic? Grab your spoons everyone!

You will need: Time. Dish chills 3 hours or overnight.

Note: Eggs can sometimes carry salmonella. Use a pasteurized egg substitute to avoid salmonella risk - and avoid the cholesterol too!

Yield: 18 servings

Combine crumbs with melted butter and press into bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Spread onto crumbs. If you have concerns about the eggs in your area carrying salmonella, please substitute a pasteurized egg substitute instead.

Place rows of sliced bananas on top of buttercream layer.
Top with crushed pineapple.
Cover with Cool Whip. Top with pecans, cherries.

Chill 3 hours or overnight.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Monday August 7th, 2006 and modified on Sunday May 2nd, 2010