Description
A fun and colorful no-bake layered dessert inspired by the classic banana split sundae. It features a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling, fresh fruit, chocolate syrup, and whipped topping, making it perfect for gatherings or an easy chilled treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 3 bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Maraschino cherries for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the cream layer.
- Spread the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
- Add the sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple layer.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the fruit.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the entire dessert.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the top and decorate with maraschino cherries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so the layers can set.
Notes
- Crushed vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits can replace graham crackers for a different crust flavor.
- Add mini chocolate chips between layers for extra chocolate taste.
- Use light cream cheese and reduced-fat whipped topping for a lighter version.
- Drizzle caramel sauce along with chocolate syrup for a richer dessert.
- Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dessert is best served chilled and should not be reheated.
- For best results, prepare it several hours ahead or the night before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
