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Banana Cream Pretzel Pie with homemade caramel!!
I will post the recipe later for you all! It was fantastic!!!

Banana Cream Pretzel Pie

Crust:

2 c. crushed pretzel sticks

1/4 c. brown sugar

1/8 tsp. salt

9 T. melted butter

Mix above ingredients and press into a pie pan or 9 inch spring form pan. Bake in oven at 350* for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Set on cooling rack and make the caramel as follows;

Caramel:

In a small heavy skillet bring the granulated sugar (sugar/splenda blend) and 3 T. of water to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved. Then boil without stirring, but swirling the pan occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes then whisk in the remaining 2 T. of butter, the remaining 1/4 of whipping cream, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Pour half of this caramel directly on top of the crust and let cool down for 3 to 5 minutes. Reserve the remaining caramel for later. While this is cooling prepare the following;

Pie Filling:

2 small boxes of Jello brand banana cream pudding

1 and 1/2 c. of milk

3/4 c. of cool whip

Whisk together till well blended and there are no lumps in pie filling. Slice 2 large bananas and arrange on top of the caramel crust, then pour pie filling directly on top. Refrigerate until you are ready to slice and serve.

Top with fresh banana slices, left behind crumbs from your crust, cool whip, and some of the reserved caramel. ENJOY!!!