Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of a no-bake banana split cheesecake, a delightful and refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the layers:
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
For the topping:
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- For the crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to form the crust. Chill while preparing the filling.
- For the cheesecake layer: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
- Assembly: Spread the cheesecake mixture over the chilled crust. Layer banana slices, crushed pineapple, and strawberries over the cheesecake. Top with whipped topping, nuts, chocolate syrup, and cherries if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- To prevent browning, coat banana slices with lemon juice before layering.
- Use fresh whipped cream if preferred, stabilizing it with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
