Description
A creamy and refreshing no-bake banana split dessert with layers of buttery graham cracker crust, sweet cream filling, fresh fruit, and indulgent toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract gradually, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the crust.
- Arrange banana slices evenly over the cream layer.
- Spread well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
- Gently spread whipped topping over the fruit layer.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
- Add halved cherries and drizzle chocolate syrup.
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours until fully set before serving.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to prevent a soggy dessert.
- Brush bananas with lemon juice to reduce browning.
- Use stabilized whipped cream if substituting whipped topping.
- Chill thoroughly for best texture and flavor.
- Customize toppings with caramel, strawberries, or coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
