Description
A delightful dessert that combines classic banana split flavors into a layered cake, perfect for warm days without baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (instant or homemade)
- 2 large bananas, sliced
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until it looks like wet sand. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Place it in the refrigerator to chill.
- Cream Cheese Layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Pudding Layer: Prepare the vanilla pudding according to package instructions or use your homemade version. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Add the Fruit: Place the sliced bananas evenly on top of the pudding layer. Then, spread the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the fruit layers.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish with sliced strawberries, chocolate syrup, chopped walnuts (if using), and maraschino cherries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the layers set. Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing. For a firmer cake, chill overnight. Customize the fruits based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana, no-bake, cake, dessert, summer, easy dessert