Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz Cool Whip or whipped topping
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Layer drained crushed pineapple over the cream cheese mixture.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries.
- If using, prepare and spread vanilla pudding over the fruit layers.
- Top with a thick layer of Cool Whip, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top and add maraschino cherries if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Substitute crust with vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits for a twist.
- Add shredded coconut for extra tropical flavor.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping for a lighter version.
- Brush bananas with lemon juice to reduce browning.
- Make dairy-free with vegan cream cheese, coconut whip, and pudding mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
