Description
Creamy no-bake banana split cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with classic sundae flavors. Layers of sweet banana, chocolate, and strawberry create a cool summer treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 medium bananas
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup pineapple (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a buttery graham cracker foundation and refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify the base.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar into a silky smooth mixture, gently incorporating whipped topping until uniformly blended.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly across the chilled crust, ensuring a consistent layer.
- Artfully arrange fresh banana slices in a single overlapping pattern across the cheesecake surface.
- Scatter vibrant strawberry pieces between the banana layers for color contrast.
- Distribute sweet pineapple chunks throughout the fruit arrangement.
- Gracefully drizzle rich chocolate syrup in elegant zigzag patterns across the fruity landscape.
- Dot the surface with bright red maraschino cherries for a classic banana split aesthetic.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts across the top for delightful crunch and texture.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and cheesecake to set completely.
- Before serving, slice with a clean, chilled knife and plate individually for an impressive dessert presentation.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version that doesn’t compromise taste or texture.
- Freeze extra ripe bananas beforehand to intensify their sweetness and create a more concentrated banana flavor in the dessert.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of whipped topping to reduce calories and add a tangy protein boost that complements the fruity layers.
- Cut fruits just before assembling to prevent browning and maintain fresh, vibrant colors that make the cheesecake visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg