Description
Easy Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake with Graham Crust is a refreshing dessert that layers fruit, cream, and graham cracker crust without any baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- For the Creamy Layer:
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Fruit Layers:
- 3–4 medium bananas, sliced
- 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- For the Topping:
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup for drizzling
- 12–16 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into a 9×13-inch dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
- Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
- Evenly distribute the diced strawberries on top.
- Gently spread whipped topping over the fruit layers.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts (if using) over the whipped cream.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Add maraschino cherries on top for the classic banana split look.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for best results.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy this refreshing and creamy treat!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for better flavor.
- Chill overnight for optimal texture.
- Customize with your favorite fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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