PISTACHIO BANANA WEDGES

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Now, here's a dessert you don't see every day! Make delightful Pistachio Banana Wedges as a quick snack or an elegant, no-fuss dessert for company.

Provided by Penny Hall

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pistachio nuts, divided
1 (3 oz) package cream cheese
2 tbsp confectioners sugar
2 tbsp semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, with an electric beater, cream together the granulated sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat thoroughly. 3. Gradually blend in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat in the mashed bananas and vanilla until smooth. 4. Fold in 3/4 cup of the chopped pistachios. Spread the mixture into the pie plate. 5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 30 minutes. 6. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Spread evenly over the top. Drizzle with the melted chocolate and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup pistachios.

Mobile Care
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These wedges are the perfect healthy snack for my sweet tooth.


Joel Awuku manu
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I love that this recipe is so simple, but it still manages to be so flavorful.


Kim Victor
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These wedges are a great way to use up leftover bananas.


Yo superlas b kangar
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I've never made anything like this before, but it was surprisingly easy. And the results were delicious!


Onwe Mmesoma
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These wedges are the perfect healthy snack for on the go.


Sandre Kennedy
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I love the combination of flavors in these wedges. The pistachios add a nice crunch, and the peanut butter and bananas are a classic combination.


AngelSpirits Developments
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These wedges are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Hanim Abdurezak
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I've made these wedges several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


AMARA A JALLOH KIMMICH
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These wedges are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Samjana
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of nut butter you like, and you can even add other toppings like chocolate chips or dried fruit.


Sonu Sharma
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These wedges are the perfect healthy snack or dessert. They're also a great way to use up overripe bananas.


Bath Shawi
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I've never been a big fan of bananas, but these wedges have changed my mind. The combination of the sweet bananas, crunchy pistachios, and creamy peanut butter is irresistible.


Rajan Pulami
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I made these for my kids' lunchboxes and they were a huge success. They're so much healthier than the usual sugary snacks.


It's Me Manish
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These pistachio banana wedges were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.