Shauna'S Knock 'Em Dead

Prep: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A creamy, fruity layered dessert featuring vanilla wafers, whipped cream, pineapple, and cherries, perfect for parties or family gatherings with a delightful crunch and sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 pint whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 small jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Instructions

  1. Place half of the vanilla wafers on the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch pan.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
  3. Add the egg and beat until light and creamy.
  4. Spread this mixture over the wafer crumbs in the pan.
  5. Whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped nuts, drained crushed pineapple, and drained maraschino cherries into the whipped cream.
  7. Spread this mixture over the crust in the pan.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining wafer crumbs on top.
  9. Let stand in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

807 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 47g 60% DV
Carbs 94.3g 34% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 44.3g 89% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 175.8mg 8% DV
Potassium 392.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 180.5mg 60% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 113.5mg 9% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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