Description
This No-Bake Banana Split Dessert is a fun twist on the classic banana split, layered with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, fresh fruit, whipped topping, chocolate, and cherries. It’s a crowd-pleasing, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any occasion and ideal for summer!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups (168 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 12 ounces (340.2 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
For the Fruit & Toppings:
- 3 to 4 bananas, sliced
- 20 ounces (566.99 g) canned crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 16 ounces (453.59 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) Cool Whip (for topping)
- ½ cup (58.5 g) walnuts, chopped
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
For the Crust:
- 2 cups (168 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 12 ounces (340.2 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
For the Fruit & Toppings:
- 3 to 4 bananas, sliced
- 20 ounces (566.99 g) canned crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 16 ounces (453.59 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) Cool Whip (for topping)
- ½ cup (58.5 g) walnuts, chopped
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Notes
- If using fresh whipped cream instead of Cool Whip, consume leftovers within 2 days, as the whipped cream may become watery over time.
- Customize with your favorite fruits, nuts, or toppings! For a nut-free option, substitute coconut flakes or mini chocolate chips.
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid a soggy dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 piece (based on 16 servings)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg