Description
Sweet summer memories blend perfectly in this no-bake banana split cake, where classic dessert flavors dance together. Cool creamy layers and fruity goodness create a delightful treat you won’t resist, promising pure indulgence with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 bananas
- 20 ounces (567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 container whipped topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 jar chocolate syrup
Base Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch dish to create a sturdy base.
- Layer sliced bananas uniformly across the crust, quickly brushing with lemon juice to preserve their pristine appearance and prevent oxidation.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky smooth texture through vigorous beating, gradually incorporating powdered sugar until achieving a luxurious consistency.
- Delicately integrate whipped heavy cream and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently to maintain a light, airy structure.
- Distribute the cream cheese blend evenly across the banana layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Embellish the dessert with a vibrant medley of crushed pineapple, diced strawberries, miniature marshmallows, and optional chopped walnuts for textural complexity.
- Artfully drizzle chocolate syrup across the surface, creating an enticing visual and flavor dimension.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld, then slice and serve cold for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent banana browning by applying lemon juice immediately after slicing, creating a fresh and vibrant presentation.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free mixture that blends perfectly with powdered sugar.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to ensure a firmer, more stable no-bake cake structure that holds its shape when sliced.
- Customize toppings based on dietary needs: swap nuts for seeds, use dairy-free cream cheese, or replace marshmallows with coconut flakes for alternative versions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg