FESTIVE BANANA SPLIT CUPS

This recipe received honorable mention in Athens Holiday Mini Fillo Shells Recipe Contest.

Ingredients

1/2 cup thawed whipped topping
3 ounces softened cream cheese
3 tablespoons powdered instant vanilla pudding
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 tablespoons small diced banana
3 tablespoons drained, crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons drained, chopped maraschino cherries
15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box)
1/4 cup thawed whipped topping, for garnish
2 tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, for garnish
8 whole maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half, for garnish

In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat whipped topping, cream cheese, instant pudding and powdered sugar until well blended. Stir in bananas, pineapples and chopped cherries, mixing lightly. Chill 1 hour. Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling into each Fillo Shell. Garnish each with dollop of whipped topping and chocolate chips and top with a cherry half. Serve immediately.