Tropical Banana Split Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 20 ounces crushed pineapple in 100% juice, undrained
02 - 3.4 ounces banana cream instant pudding mix
03 - 1½ cups mini marshmallows
04 - ½ cup mixed nuts dessert topping
05 - 3 tablespoons mixed nuts dessert topping (optional garnish)
06 - ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
07 - 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
08 - 10 ounces maraschino cherries, stems removed, halved, and pat dry
09 - Extra whole maraschino cherries with stems (optional garnish)
10 - 2 large or 3 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
11 - Canned whipped topping (optional garnish)
12 - Chocolate syrup (optional drizzle garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - Add the crushed pineapple with the juice to a large mixing bowl.
02 - Sprinkle the instant pudding mix over the pineapple. Stir until the pudding is dissolved.
03 - Fold in the mini marshmallows, mixed nuts, and mini chocolate chips.
04 - Fold in half of the whipped topping.
05 - Add the halved cherries and sliced bananas, then fold in the remaining whipped topping.
06 - Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
07 - Spoon into individual servings and top with canned whipped topping. Drizzle with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with the reserved nuts, and top with extra whole maraschino cherries.