LEMONY TROPIC LAYERED DESSERT

Lemony Tropic Layered Dessert image

I've made this cool, fruity dessert so many times, my old recipe card is practically unreadable! For a tangy variation, mix a package of lemon and lime gelatin together.-Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING/TOPPING:
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2 cups cold water
4 medium firm bananas, chopped
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, walnuts and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, drain pineapple, reserving juice for topping. Set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour., Fold in the bananas, marshmallows and reserved pineapple. Spoon over crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes., For topping, combine reserved pineapple juice and enough water to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a small bowl; cool completely. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over gelatin layer. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.