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Ultimate No-Bake Banana Split Cake

A delicious square slice of no-bake banana split cake featuring layers of graham cracker crust, cream, bananas, and topped with cherries.
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Create the classic ice cream parlor experience in a simple, layered dessert. This no-bake banana split cake captures the flavors of banana, chocolate, strawberry, and pineapple over a graham cracker crust, perfect for summer or any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • Maraschino cherries for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Chill the crust for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  3. Assemble the first layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  4. Layer the fruit: Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple and sliced strawberries evenly over the bananas.
  5. Add the topping: Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the fruit layer.
  6. Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm. Chilling time is important for this easy layered dessert.
  7. Garnish and serve: Before serving, drizzle the top with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with chopped nuts if using, and place maraschino cherries on top. Slice and serve this chilled banana dessert cold.

Notes

  • For best results with this make ahead creamy dessert, drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent a watery layer.
  • If you prefer a slightly different texture, you can substitute the cream cheese layer with a no bake cheesecake style dessert base.
  • This recipe is a great potluck perfect dessert because it travels well when kept cold.

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