Recipe: Pineapple Tortoni Sicilian (Home Ec class recipe)

PINEAPPLE TORTONI SICILIAN

"Here is a recipe I made in high school in Home-ec. It was one of the best."

1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (4-serving-size) package vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1 banana, mashed
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Drain crushed pineapple and set aside, reserving 1 cup juice.

Combine (dry) pudding, reserved juice and sour cream. Beat until smooth.

Stir in banana, reserved pineapple, cherries, coconut and walnuts.

Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes; freeze.

Stand at room temperature to thaw slightly before serving.

From: Kim, LA - 07-15-2007