Directions
- 1
Mix together above ingredients and press in bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Bake at 350° 5 minutes to set.
- 3
Mix sugar and cream cheese together and spread over graham crackers.
- 4
Mix evaporated milk and milk into the 2 packages of vanilla instant pudding.
- 5
Put half of the pudding over cream cheese mixture.
- 6
Cut half of the bananas and half of the pineapple next.
- 7
Repeat layers and cover with Cool Whip.
- 8
Sprinkle with cherries and nuts.
- 9
Drizzle with the chocolate syrup.
- 10
Refrigerate until serving.
Published September 9, 2026 · straight from the family recipe box, exactly as the family wrote it.
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