Banana Split Parfaits

Directions

1. 1
   Pour mlk into large bowl.
2. 2
   Add dry pudding mix.
3. 3
   Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes, or until well blended.
4. 4
   Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping; spread into 8-inch square pan.
5. 5
   Freeze 3 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
6. 6
   Chop 16 of the wafers.
7. 7
   Spoon scant tablespoons of the chopped wafers into each of eight parfait glasses or dessert dishes.
8. 8
   Scoop 1/4 cup of the pudding mixture into each glass with ice cream scoop; sprinkle evenly with chopped wafers.
9. 9
   Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then cut each piece crosswise in half.
10. 10
    Stand 1 banana piece in each parfait glass.
11. 11
    Fill evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup whipped topping, remaining 8 wafers and the cherries.
12. 12
    Serve immediately.
13. 13
    MAKE IT EASY: Let frozen pudding mixture stand at room temperature about 5 minutes before scooping to soften slightly.
14. 14
    JAZZ IT UP: Top with your favourite ice cream toppings, such as chocolate or caramel ice cream topping, Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme or colored sprinkles.