Description
A refreshing no-bake layered dessert inspired by a classic banana split, featuring a buttery crust, creamy filling, fresh fruit, and sweet toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup whipped topping (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then press into a 9×13-inch dish. Chill.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Spread cream layer evenly over chilled crust.
- Layer sliced bananas evenly over cream.
- Add drained pineapple and sliced strawberries.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over fruit.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
- Add whipped topping and garnish with cherries.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Brush bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Chill overnight for best texture.
- Customize toppings to preference.
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
