Description
This Banana Split Pie recipe is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split into a creamy, layered pie. With a graham cracker crust, creamy whipped topping, fresh bananas, pineapple, strawberries, nuts, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, this pie is perfect for summer gatherings or an easy, refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided
Fruit and Toppings
- 3 bananas, sliced
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even crust. Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes to set the crust properly.
- Make the cream cheese layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping to lighten the filling. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust, creating a smooth layer.
- Layer the fruit: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the cream cheese layer, then spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas. Follow with an even layer of sliced strawberries to create a colorful fruit topping.
- Top with whipped topping and nuts: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the layered fruit. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans generously on top for added crunch and flavor.
- Garnish and chill: Drizzle chocolate syrup over the nuts in a decorative pattern and add maraschino cherries as a final garnish. Cover the pie and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set well before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is very well drained to prevent the pie from becoming soggy.
- You can use fresh or frozen strawberries; if frozen, thaw and drain them before use.
- This pie is best served cold and can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
