No Bake Banana Split Dessert
No Bake Banana Split Dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, fresh fruit, whipped topping, chocolate syrup, and cherries.It's an easy make ahead dessert that's perfect for summer parties and family gatherings.Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping
For the Fruit & Toppings
- 3 –4 bananas sliced
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained well
- 16 ounces strawberries hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Chocolate syrup
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Arrange the banana slices in a single layer over the filling.
- Evenly spread the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the fruit.
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
- Drizzle generously with chocolate syrup.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries.
- Refrigerate the No Bake Banana Split Dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple is not recommended because it can soften the cream cheese layer.
- For best flavor, use ripe but firm bananas.
- Serve chilled for the freshest taste.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with iced coffee or fresh lemonade.