Recipe(tried): Layered Banana Dessert

Hello Melissa,
I was chuckling when I read what you needed...having been there myself. This recipe is incredibly delicious and original. I guarantee it will impress them. I make it a day ahead and add the Cool Whip topping just before serving. Happy Holidays to you all.
Nikki

LAYERED BANANA DESSERT

FOR THE 1ST LAYER:
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
FOR THE 2ND LAYER:
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 cups Cool Whip, thawed (plus more for 4th layer)
3 to 4 ripe bananas
FOR THE 3RD LAYER:
2 small pkg (4 serving size) instant pudding (your flavor choice)
3 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla
FOR THE 4TH LAYER:
8 oz. Angel Flake Coconut
1 plus cups chopped nuts.

TO MAKE THE 1st LAYER:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix the ingredients for the 1st layer together, and press into a 9x11 inch Pyrex baking dish.

Bake only until lightly browned. Cool completely.

TO MAKE THE 2ND LAYER:
Mix the 2-3 cups Cool Whip, cream cheese, and powdered sugar together and spread on top of the cooled crust. Cut up the bananas and place slices on top.

TO MAKE THE 3RD LAYER:
Mix together the dry pudding mix, 3 cup milk, and vanilla. Pour over top of bananas.

TO MAKE THE 4TH LAYER:
Place the remaining Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle with Coconut mixed with chopped nuts. Refrigerate until very cold.