Banana Cream Pie-in-a-Bowl

[kirra]

Banana Cream Pie-in-a-Bowl

Love banana cream pie? Then you will love this version, it's easier than pie

Ingredients:

1 package (4 serving size) banana instant pudding
2 cups cold milk
3 ripe bananas, sliced
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 cups)
Peanuts, if desired

Cookie Crunch:

1 cup flour, all purpose
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine (firm)
1/2 cup peanuts

Preparation:

Cookie Crunch:
Heat over to 400 degrees. Mix flour and brown sugar in large bowl. Cut in butter using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in peanuts. Press evenly on bottom of ungreased square pan 9x9x2 inches. Bake about 15 minutes or until light brown. Stir to break up. Cool completely, about 1 hour (to cool quickly, place in larger pan in freezer).

Bake and cool Cookie Crunch. Make pudding mix in large bowl as directed on package, using 2 cups milk.

Layer half of the Cookie Crunch, pudding, bananas and whipped topping in 2 quart serving bowl; repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Top with peanuts. Store covered in refrigerator.