Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic banana split in cake form with this easy no-bake recipe. Layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, ripe bananas, pineapple, strawberries, and whipped topping, topped with nuts, chocolate syrup, and cherries.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, divided
Layers:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish for the crust. Chill.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over the chilled crust.
- Layering: Add sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, strawberries, and remaining whipped topping. Top with nuts, chocolate syrup, and cherries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple is well-drained to avoid a soggy cake.
- Substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries if preferred.
- Use a sharp knife for clean slicing through layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
