lemon tropic layered dessert
My mother-in-law Mary made this several times. I love anything with lemon. She finally handed it to me a couple of years ago.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
What a find! This silky sweet treat would be the perfect addition to any potluck or luncheon. The banana flavor is pretty prevalent in this easy-to-make dessert. If you're not a huge banana fan, cut the bananas in half to let the pineapple and lemon flavors shine a little brighter.
prep time
1 Hr 45 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
15 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- FILLING/TOPPING
- 2 cans crushed pineapple (8 oz each)
- 2 packages lemon gelatin (3 oz each)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 4 medium firm bananas, chopped
- 1 cup mini-marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 - eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
How To Make lemon tropic layered dessert
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Step 1In a small bowl combine flour, walnuts, and brown sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture looks like coarse bread crumbs.
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Step 2Press in a 13in x 9in baking dish. Bake 350 12-15 min until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
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Step 3For the filling, drain pineapple reserve juice for topping and set aside in a large bowl. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate until thick at least 1 hr.
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Step 4Fold in bananas, marshmallows, and reserved pineapple. Spoon over crust and refrigerate until firm (about 45 min).
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Step 5For the topping, take reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to equal 1 cup. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Cook and stir over med heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 min longer. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to pan, stir constantly, and bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2 min. Transfer to a small bowl to cool completely.
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Step 6Once cooled, fold in whipped cream.
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Step 7Spread over gelatin layer and refrigerate until chilled.
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#lemon
Keyword:
#pineapple
Keyword:
#walnuts
Keyword:
#bananas
Keyword:
#Layered
Keyword:
#tropic
Collection:
Lovable Lemon
Collection:
Summer Desserts!
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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