No-Bake Banana Split Dessert 🍌🍍🍒
A cool, creamy, and indulgent layered dessert with all the flavors of a classic banana split—no oven needed! Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a fun family treat.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
-
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheets)
-
½ cup butter, melted
-
2 tbsp sugar (optional)
For the Layers:
-
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
-
1 cup powdered sugar
-
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
-
3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
-
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well-drained
-
1 cup strawberries, sliced
-
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
-
½ cup chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
-
Maraschino cherries, for topping
Instructions:
1. Make the Crust:
-
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar (if using).
-
Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Chill for 10 mins.
2. Cream Cheese Layer:
-
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
-
Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over the crust.
3. Fruit Layers:
-
Layer banana slices over the cream cheese mixture.
-
Sprinkle drained pineapple, then strawberries.
-
Add nuts (if using).
4. Final Toppings:
-
Spread the remaining whipped topping over the fruit.
-
Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with cherries.
-
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
🍨 Serving Tips:
-
Cut into squares and serve chilled.
-
Add extras: Mini chocolate chips, caramel sauce, or rainbow sprinkles!
-
Make it boozy: Add a splash of rum or Kahlúa to the cream cheese layer.
Creamy, fruity, and irresistibly delicious—just like the ice cream classic! 😍
Variations:
-
Lighter version: Use sugar-free pudding mix + light whipped topping.
-
Nut-free: Skip nuts or use toasted coconut instead.
Would you like a mini individual-serving version in jars? 😊