Description
Sweet layers of creamy no-bake banana split cake promise summer dessert magic for easy-going gatherings. Cool graham cracker crust and luscious cream cheese filling make this classic treat irresistible for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped cream
Topping:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, then blend thoroughly with melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Press the cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan, creating a compact foundational layer.
- Whip softened cream cheese until smooth and velvety, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy filling that maintains its structure.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture uniformly over the graham cracker base, ensuring an even, consistent layer.
- Arrange sliced bananas in neat, overlapping rows across the cream filling, covering the entire surface.
- Distribute drained pineapple chunks strategically between banana slices, adding tropical texture and moisture.
- Scatter chopped maraschino cherries across the fruit layer, providing bursts of vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup in elegant zigzag patterns over the fruit, creating a visually appealing presentation.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts generously, adding a delightful crunch and nutty undertone to the dessert.
- Finish by dusting rainbow sprinkles across the top, introducing a playful and festive element.
- Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and filling to set completely.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing the stunning layers of this no-bake dessert.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely ground for a smooth, compact base that holds together perfectly without crumbling.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a silky, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour to maintain the dessert’s texture.
- Consider swapping maraschino cherries with fresh cherries or other berries for a less processed, more natural flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg