Description
Creamy no-bake banana split cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its luscious layers of fruity indulgence. Chocolate, banana, and vanilla notes dance together, creating a cool summer treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large bananas, sliced
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream, whipped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup (150 grams) sliced strawberries
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chocolate syrup
- 1 tub whipped topping
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Additional chocolate syrup for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify the base.
- Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until the texture becomes uniform and luscious.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy filling that maintains a luxurious consistency.
- Create a vibrant fruit base by arranging banana slices evenly across the chilled crust, followed by a layer of crushed pineapple for tropical sweetness.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the fruit layers, using a spatula to achieve a perfectly smooth surface.
- Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices across the top of the cheesecake, creating an appealing visual pattern.
- Enhance the dessert by drizzling rich chocolate syrup in an elegant zigzag pattern over the strawberries.
- Crown the cheesecake with a generous layer of fluffy whipped topping, ensuring complete coverage.
- Add a final touch of glamour by scattering maraschino cherries and creating additional chocolate syrup swirls.
- Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours at 40°F, allowing the cheesecake to set completely and flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Freeze ripe bananas before slicing to prevent browning and maintain a fresh appearance in the dessert.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt to reduce overall calorie content without compromising creamy texture.
- Consider adding chopped nuts like almonds or pecans between fruit layers for extra crunch and nutty flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg