Banana Bliss Torte 🍌
Recipe: Banana Torte 🍌🍰
Description: Handed down from my mother, this banana torte is one of my favorite dessert recipes. Definitely not low cal – but worth every indulgent bite.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Canadian, Weeknight, No Cook, Refrigerator, Less than 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 1
- Calories per serving: 347.4
- Fat Content: 20.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 103.7mg
- Sodium Content: 154.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 30.8g
- Protein Content: 2.8g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 cup | Graham cracker crumbs |
| 4 tbsp | Butter (melted) |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 2 cups | Icing sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 8-10 | Bananas (sliced) |
| 1 container | Cool Whip |
Instructions:
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Combine Crumbs with Melted Butter: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
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Pat into Bottom of Baking Dish: Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a large rectangular baking dish to form the crust.
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Chill in Fridge: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least one hour to set.
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Cream Butter, Eggs, Sugar, and Vanilla: Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter, eggs, icing sugar, and vanilla extract for 10-15 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and resembles frosting.
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Spread Creamed Mixture over Crust: Once the mixture is creamy, spread it evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust in the baking dish.
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Layer Sliced Bananas: Arrange the sliced bananas in an even layer over the creamed mixture.
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Top with Cool Whip: Spread the Cool Whip over the sliced bananas, covering them completely.
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Chill Again: Return the assembled torte to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least four hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the torte to set properly.
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Serve: Once chilled, cut the banana torte into squares and serve. Enjoy the creamy, banana-filled deliciousness!
This recipe yields a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The combination of creamy filling, fresh bananas, and a buttery graham cracker crust creates a taste sensation that will keep you coming back for more. Try it out and savor every decadent bite!
