INGREDIENTS
2 5 ounce packages
regular, honey or vanilla graham crackers (finely ground using a food processor or manually crushing)
5 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted and cooled (I give a range for the amount because I have found that depending on the humidity, you may need more or less butter)
2 8 ounce packages
cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
1 cup
granulated white sugar
1 tbsp
fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 3.4 ounce packages
instant banana cream pudding mix
4 cups
milk ((you can also do 3 1/2, if you want it slightly thicker))
1 8 ounce container
whipped topping (I used Cool Whip) (you can substitute the same amount whipped cream)
2
chopped pecans or walnuts (this would go if you chose the bottom pecan crust option too)
1
banana sliced (right before serving)
1/2 cup
salted butter
1 cup
dark brown sugar
3/4 cup
heavy cream (or whipping cream)
1/2 cup
dark rum
2
large bananas (sliced in half and then lengthwise in thick slices)
1/2 cup
chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1/4 tsp
cinnamon
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract (optional, highly recommended)