Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes; let cool.
  • Cream together the cream cheese, 1 cup of white sugar and vanilla. Spread over graham cracker crust.
  • Layer sliced bananas, drained pineapple and whipped cream dessert topping on top of bars in order given. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, then with cherries. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Cut into squares and enjoy!!