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No-Bake Banana Split Dessert Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No-Bake Banana Split Dessert is a delightful layered treat combining a graham cracker crust with creamy sweetened cream cheese, fresh fruits including bananas, pineapple, and strawberries, topped with whipped topping, nuts, and chocolate syrup. Perfect for summer or any occasion, it requires no baking and is chilled to set, making it an easy and refreshing dessert to prepare.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling and Toppings

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Chocolate syrup for drizzling
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is well blended. Press this evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a firm, even crust layer.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture uniformly over the graham cracker crust.
  3. Layer the fruits: Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cream cheese, then spread the drained crushed pineapple evenly on top of the bananas.
  4. Add whipped topping: Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the fruit layers to provide a light and creamy texture.
  5. Top with strawberries and nuts: Scatter the sliced strawberries over the whipped topping layer, and then sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans evenly on top.
  6. Garnish and chill: Drizzle chocolate syrup over the entire dessert and place maraschino cherries on top for a finishing touch. Cover and refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours to allow it to set and flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor variation, substitute the graham cracker crust with a chocolate or vanilla wafer crust.
  • This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors and save preparation time on serving day.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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