Description
This No-Bake Banana Split Cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that layers a buttery graham cracker crust with creamy sweetened cream cheese, fresh bananas, crushed pineapple, and a fluffy whipped topping. Topped with strawberries, nuts, chocolate syrup, and maraschino cherries, it’s a perfect no-cook treat for summer and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Toppings
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form an even crust layer.
- Make the cream cheese layer: In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread this evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Layer the fruit: Arrange a layer of sliced bananas evenly over the cream cheese mixture, then add a layer of drained crushed pineapple on top of the bananas.
- Add the whipped topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the fruit layers to create a fluffy, creamy layer.
- Top the cake: Sprinkle chopped strawberries and your choice of chopped walnuts or pecans over the whipped topping layer.
- Chill to set: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cake to set properly and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Before serving, drizzle the top with chocolate syrup and garnish with maraschino cherries for a classic banana split finish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a thin layer of chocolate pudding between the cream cheese and fruit layers.
- You may use fresh whipped cream in place of store-bought whipped topping if preferred.
- This dessert is best served cold to maintain its texture and freshness.
