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Banana Cream Dessert

3 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 48 squares)
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
5 medium firm bananas, halved lenghtwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (20 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional
2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into squares

Combine cracker crumbs and butter.
Press into an ungreased 13x9x2 dish.  
In a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes.
Pour over crust;  Top with bananas and pineapple.
Spread with whipped topping (dish will be full).
Sprinkle with pecans if desired.
Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. 
Garnish with candy bar pieces.

16-20 servings

(Quick Cooking - Jan/Feb 2001 )