Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of a no-bake banana split cake that brings together the classic flavors of a banana split in an easy-to-make dessert. This layered treat features a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, fresh fruits, and all the delightful toppings you’d expect from a banana split.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping, thawed
Layers:
- 4 bananas, sliced
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Toppings:
- 8 oz whipped topping for topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping. Spread the mixture over the crust.
- Layering: Arrange sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer. Spread drained crushed pineapple over the bananas, then add sliced strawberries.
- Toppings: Spread remaining whipped topping over the layers. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and garnish with maraschino cherries.
- Chilling: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, assemble the cake the day before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 185 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg
