Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Break the bread up into small pieces with your hand. Blend them in a food processor or blender into small breadcrumbs.

Peel bananas, and mash them with a fork until a paste is formed.

Remove pit from dates, and chop into small pieces.

Measure whipping cream, honey, raisins, and almonds if using.

Grate cheddar cheese if using.

Combine breadcrumbs, banana, most of the dates, and most of the raisins. Mix together with a spatula, and moisten the mixture with about ¾ of the whipping cream and 1 tablespoon of honey.

Taste the mixture and add more cream or honey if needed to sweeten it.

Shape the mixture into a mound, and Add a little flare to your food with a decorative final touch that is edible, like chopped herbs or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.garnish with the rest of the dates, raisins, cream and honey. Add sliced almonds and shredded white cheddar cheese if using.