Banana Split Dessert Pizza

Yield: one (12 inch) pizza

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) + 1 tablespoon butter, softened and divided
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts
• 3 medium bananas, sliced and divided
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained and cut in half
• 10 to 12 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
• Additional chopped nuts for garnish
• 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, 4 tablespoons lemon juice and vanilla extract; mix well. Chill.
3. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add flour and nuts; mix well.
4. On lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet, press dough into 12-inch circle, forming rim around edge. Prick with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
5. Arrange 2 sliced bananas on cooled crust. Spoon filling evenly over bananas. Dip remaining banana slices in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice; arrange on top along with pineapple, cherries and additional nuts.
6. In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate with remaining 1 tablespoon butter; drizzle over pie. Chill thoroughly. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Notes

Crust and filling can be made in advance and held until ready to assemble. Cover crust and store at room temperature; store filling in refrigerator. Best if eaten same day as assembled.