Description
Indulgent no-bake banana split cheesecake bars blend classic dessert flavors into a creamy, dreamy treat. Cool and luscious layers of banana, chocolate, and creamy cheesecake will delight you with each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups (240 grams) crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) crushed pineapples, drained
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chopped strawberries
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers and blend with melted butter until uniform. Compress the mixture firmly into a rectangular pan, creating an even, compact base. Refrigerate approximately 30 minutes until solidified.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until silky and homogeneous. Carefully spread the creamy mixture across the chilled crust, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Arrange freshly sliced bananas in overlapping rows across the cream cheese surface. Distribute crushed pineapple chunks and diced strawberries evenly, creating a colorful fruit mosaic.
- Generously pipe or spread whipped cream across the fruit layer, creating soft, billowing peaks. Artfully drizzle chocolate syrup in delicate zigzag patterns.
- Strategically place vibrant maraschino cherries as decorative garnish, positioning them for visual appeal.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for minimum 3 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set perfectly. Remove 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using gluten-free graham crackers or replacing them with crushed nuts for a low-carb alternative.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily.
- Prevent bananas from browning by tossing them in a bit of lemon juice before layering, which adds a bright, tangy note to the dessert.
- Make this dessert ahead of time and freeze for up to a week, allowing for stress-free entertaining and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg