Banana Cranberry Dessert

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• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 44 wafers), divided
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

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• 1 to 2 medium firm bananas, sliced and quartered
• 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Sprinkle 1 cup wafer crumbs in an 8-in. square dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Pour over crumbs and spread to cover. Sprinkle with pecans. [/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]In another bowl, combine the bananas, cranberries and sugar. Spread over pecans. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over fruit layer. Sprinkle with remaining wafer crumbs. Refrigerate until chilled. [/step-item]

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Originally Published in Reader's Digest