Bananas Tortoni

This is another Best of the Best recipes.
It's a decadent dessert.
I have no idea where the recipe originated.
I've made it since 1974
Tortoni's was a Parisian Cafe on the Boulevard des Italiens.
It opened in 1798 by a man from Naples, Italy
Maybe I got it while traveling in Europe in the early 70's.

1 C (8oz.) Crushed Pineapple in juice
3 large Bananas
1 box (3 3/4 oz.) of Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1/2 C Sour Cream
1/2 C chopped Candied Cherries
1/4 C Toasted Coconut Flakes
1/4 C Chopped Walnuts
1 C Whipped Cream or Whipped Topping

Drain the Pineapple and reserve 1/4C of the juice
Peel and slice the Bananas into a Food Processor and puree.

In a separate bowl, combine:
Pudding Mix
Pineapple Juice
Sour Cream
Mix by hand until smooth

Mix in:
Banana Puree
Pineapple
Cherries
Coconut
Walnuts

Fold in the Whipped Topping

Spoon into six 1C dessert glasses and freeze overnight
Let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving
Garnish with sliced Bananas.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!