Banana Blizzard Pudding

Scrumptious dessert! I love bananas and pineapple by themselves, but put them together with Oreos and "Wow"! This recipe came from a regional magazine that I receive. The cooking time listed is the time to chill the dessert before serving.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups  Oreo cookie crumbs
• 1 (6 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (very well drained)
• 12  ounces Cool Whip
• 5  large bananas
• 1  cup  nuts, chopped (walnuts or pecans)
•  chocolate fudge topping (to garnish)

Directions

1. Melt the butter in the microwave, then combine with the cookie crumbs in a bowl.
2. After combining well, press this mixture in a 9x13" pan.
3. Mix the pudding according to the directions on the package, then add in the pineapple (make sure to drain as much juice as possible)and half of the cool whip.
4. Spread the pudding/pineapple mixture on top of the crust.
5. Slice the bananas and put them on top of the pudding; top with the remaining Cool Whip.
6. Sprinkle the nuts over the cool whip; drizzle the chocolate syrup on top to garnish.
7. Cover tightly and chill for 2 hours before serving.