LEMON TROPIC LAYERED DESSERT

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What a find! This silky, sweet treat would be the perfect addition to any potluck or luncheon.

Provided by Kelly Asselin

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 c light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c cold butter
FILLING/TOPPING
2 can(s) 8 oz each, crushed pineapple
2 pkg 3 oz each, lemon gelatin
1 c boiling water
2 c cold water
4 medium firm bananas, chopped
1 c mini-marshmallows
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 eggs beaten
1/2 c heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl combine flour walnuts and brown sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture looks like coarse bread crumbs.
  • 2. Press in 13in x 9in baking dish. Bake 350 12-15 min until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
  • 3. For filling, drain pineapple reserve juice for topping, set aside in a large bowl. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, stir in cold water refrigerate until thick at least 1 hr. Fold in bananas, marshmallows, and reserved pineapple. Spoon over crust and refrigerate until firm (about 45 min).
  • 4. For topping, take reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to equal 1 c. In small saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Cook and stir over med heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 min longer. Remove from heat. Stir small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to pan stir constantly bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 min. Transfer to small bowl to cool completely. Once cooled, fold in whipped cream. Spread over gelatin layer refrigerate until chilled.

Jurgen Miranda (Ms.Luna Simply Luna)
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Can't wait to try this recipe. It looks like the perfect summer dessert.


Virginia Giles
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I'm going to try making this dessert this weekend. It looks so delicious!


Vvs Ddkk
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This is the best lemon dessert I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is amazing.


Baba G
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I've made this dessert several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Mpho Mankimane
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This dessert is perfect for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with my friends.


Renoph Gyane
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The lemon curd was a bit too tart for my taste, but otherwise this dessert was delicious.


Mk Nayem
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this one was surprisingly good.


Nnamdi Emmanuel (Freestar)
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The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were amazing.


Rana Zaghem
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This dessert is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Musa a Barka
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and lemony.


Rao Ahsan92
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This dessert was a huge hit at my dinner party! The combination of lemon and coconut was divine, and the layers looked so impressive.