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No-Bake Banana Split Cake

A decadent slice of banana split cake featuring layers of fruit, cream, and a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and cherries.
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Create this creamy, layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake. It captures the classic ice cream parlor flavors using a graham cracker crust, fresh fruit, and whipped topping, all without turning on your oven. This chilled dessert is perfect for summer parties or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  3. Assemble the layers: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
  4. Arrange the fruit: Place the sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the bananas.
  5. Top with remaining whipped topping: Gently spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the pineapple layer.
  6. Garnish: Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the top. Arrange the halved maraschino cherries over the surface. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if using.
  7. Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set completely.
  8. Serve: Slice and serve this easy banana split dessert cold.

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple very thoroughly; excess liquid can make the cake watery.
  • For a firmer layer, you can use a mixture of 4 ounces softened cream cheese and 8 ounces cool whip for the filling instead of folding in half the whipped topping separately.
  • This make ahead dessert tastes best when chilled for 8 hours or more.

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