Memorial Day And A Delicious Dessert

I hope everyone enjoyed Memorial Day weekend.  There are no words to describe how blessed I feel to be part of this great country and for how thankful I am of the men and women who put their lives on the line just to protect our freedom.  Although most find it a day to celebrate with a barbecue Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those who lost their lives in battle.  I'm so thankful for that sacrifice made by so many.

And yes, we did enjoy a barbecue at my parents' house.  My dad always makes good food on the grill and there were a lot of sides to go with it.  I decided to make a dessert that my husband and I both enjoy.  I was given this recipe years ago by a former coworker who brought this pie in one day for a party.  I fell in love with the dessert and had to have the recipe.  I hope she doesn't mind that I will share it on here.  It's too delicious.

BANANA PINEAPPLE DESSERT

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup melted butter

Mix together and pat into the bottom of a 13"x9" pan

3 bananas, sliced

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2 (4 oz) boxes of instant vanilla pudding

3 1/2 cups milk

1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, well drained

8 oz container cool whip

Layer the sliced bananas on top of the graham cracker crust

In large bowl place the softened cream cheese and whip with a wire whisk until smooth.  Add the milk and mix well.  Add the pudding and continue beating until well mixed and thick.  Pour over the bananas.  Layer the pineapple over the pudding mixture and top with the cool whip.  Chill for at least 4 hours.  Serve. 

Enjoy!