No Bake Italian Cake

Submitted by SoFabFood

"This recipe for No Bake Italian Cake couldn’t be easier to make and the result is a delicious dessert that’s like a tropical taste explosion in your mouth. If you’re typically a non-baker, this will quickly become your new go-to dessert that’s perfect for the family after a delicious meal and great to bring along to parties you’ll be attending. Even if you bake often, you’ll want to try this recipe out. It’s so good, it won’t last long!"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 30 Pieces
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 50 vanilla wafers
• 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 lemon juice
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 8 ounces Cool Whip
• 15 maraschino cherries, halved

directions

1. Place a single layer of Nilla Wafers in the bottom of a 9 x 13 Pyrex baking dish.
2. Mix condensed milk and lemon in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add pineapple to the milk and stir.
4. Pour mixture over the Nilla Wafers.
5. Add another layer of wafers on top of milk and pineapple mixture.
6. Top with Cool Whip like a frosting.
7. Sprinkle with coconut flakes.
8. Drain cherry halves with a paper towel so they don't bleed and place on top of the cake.
9. Refrigerate overnight, about 8 hours.