Tahitian Parfaits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 bananas, sliced (2 cups)
8 Pepperidge Farm Tahiti cookies, crushed (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup coconut, toasted
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1/2 cup chocolate fudge ice cream, sauce

Preparation

Heat the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
Stir in 4 tablespoons of the sugar.
Add the bananas.
Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until the sugar caramelizes.
Set aside.
Beat the cream, vanilla and remaining sugar in a large bowl with mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
Layer in each of 4 parfait glasses: 1/4 cup whipped cream, 2 tablespoons cookies, 1/2 cup bananas, 1 tablespoon coconut, 1 tablespoon nuts, 2 tablespoons cookies, 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce, 1/4 cup whipped cream and 2 teaspoons coconut.
Serve immediately and enjoy!