Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- For the Creamy Layer:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Fruit Layers:
- 3–4 medium bananas, sliced
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- For the Topping:
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup, for drizzling
- 12–16 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- Make the Creamy Layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Add the Fruit Layers: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the cream cheese layer. Spread the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas, and top with the diced strawberries.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Gently spread the whipped topping over the fruit layers.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle the chopped nuts (if using) over the whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with maraschino cherries for that classic banana split look.
- Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy this refreshing, creamy dessert!
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle caramel sauce along with the chocolate syrup.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, refrigerate overnight to allow all the layers to set perfectly.
- You can use any variety of nuts, like walnuts or almonds, or leave them out entirely for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
