Creamy Tropical Fruit Torte

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BREADS & DESSERTS: CREAMY TROPICAL FRUIT & NUT TORTE

Pecan

Crust:
1 1/2	cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1	cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 - 1/2	cup Fisher Chef's Naturals pecan chips
1/3	cup margarine
1st layer:
8	oz. cream cheese
8	oz. non-dairy whipped topping

2nd layer:
2-3	fresh bananas, sliced
1	cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2	cup crushed pineapple, very well drained
2-3	Tablespoons Fisher Chef's Naturals pecan halves
2-3	Tablespoons coconut
3rd layer:
1	box French vanilla instant pudding
2	cups cold milk
2	oz. Fisher Chef's Naturals nut topping
4-8	oz. non-dairy whipped topping

Crust:
Combine crumbs, coconut and pecans and mix well. Melt margarine and mix well with crumb mixture. Press evenly over bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

1st layer:
Blend well with electric mixer until smooth. Spread carefully over crust.

2nd layer:
Line 1st layer with bananas and strawberry slices. Sprinkle pineapple over bananas and strawberries. Sprinkle pecans and coconut over fruit.

3rd layer:
Prepare pudding according to box directions. Pour over fruit layer. Chill for about an hour. Frost with 4 to 8 oz. non-dairy whipped topping. Garnish with nut topping and/or strawberry slices. Chill overnight.

Yields: 18-20 servings

Source: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

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