Banana Cream Brownie Squares

Servings:
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:
3/4 cup dry rosted peanuts, chopped
1 package (15-17 oz.) Brownie mix and
ingredents from package instructions
3 medium Bananas, divided
1 package (5.1 oz.) vanilla instant pudding
1 1/4 cup cold milk
1 container (8 oz.) whipped topping
12 strawberries
chocolate curls (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions; stir in 1/2 cup of the peanuts. Pur in to a square pan. Bake according to pakage directions. Cool completely.
2. Slice bananas into thin slices and place a single layer over the top of brownies. In a batter bowl wisk pudding mix into milk using a wire wisk; beat until mixture just begins to thicken. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in 2 1/2 cups of whipped topping. Quickly spread pudding mixture over bananas. refrigerate 30 minutes.
3. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup peanuts over pudding mixture. Garnish top with remaining whipped topping and cut into squares.
4. Slice the remaining banana. Garnish each square with a banana slice. Chocolate curls, if desired and a strawberry fan.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Cook's Tips:
To make the chocolate curls you need 1 square semi-sweet chocolate for baking. Using a vegetable peeler across the narrow side of the chocolate. Using even pressure, push the blade away from you to create curls.

Resoures:
Pampered Cheif Sweet Sensations Cook Book