Carol L. Cain
Banana Split Pie
Intro: A memorable Island dessert created in memory of the big, extravagant sundae of the same name. Keep macadamia crust recipe handy; you'll use it often. Ingredients: 1 qt. vanilla ice cream, softened 1/2 cup Hawaiian Plantations Pineapple Preserves Macadamia Graham Cracker Crust (see below) Chocolate Sauce Strawberries, sliced 1 banana thinly sliced whipped cream Directions: Prepare crust as described below. Combine softened ice cream and pineapple preserves; mix well. Spoon into macadamia graham cracker crust. Freeze. Cut into wedges and serve with bowls of chocolate sauce, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas and whipped cream. Yield: 6-8 servings Sub-recipe: Macadamia Graham Cracker Crust 1/4 cup Macadamia Nuts 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar Finely chop the macadamia nuts. Combine macadamia nuts, graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; blend well. Press into 9-inch pie plate. Chill. Makes one 9-inch pie crust. ---------------------------------------------------------------------