Darlene’s Strawberry Banana Dessert

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Darlene | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful frozen dessert recipe featuring cream cheese, strawberries, and bananas from Darlene’s kitchen. Perfect for a sweet treat that can be made ahead and frozen until ready to serve.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 minsNoneHours (freezing)8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Freezer-safe container

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
8 ozCream CheeseSoftened
3/4 cupSugarNone
10 ozStrawberriesUndrained
2BananasDiced
1/2 cupNutsChopped
1 (20 oz) canPineappleDrained
1 large tub (8 oz)Cool WhipNone

Instructions

Step 1: Mixing and Freezing

  1. Blend the 8 oz cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar together until smooth.
  2. Mix in the remaining ingredients: 10 oz strawberries, 2 diced bananas, 1/2 cup nuts, 1 (20 oz) can pineapple, and 1 large cool whip (8 oz).
  3. Transfer to a container and freeze until set.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Set out 15 minutes before serving for the best creamy texture.


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