Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic banana split with this Heavenly No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake. Combining creamy cheesecake layers with fresh bananas, pineapple, and cherries, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
Fruit Layer:
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Additional banana slices, maraschino cherries, and chocolate pieces for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping until well combined.
- Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
- Layer sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, and halved maraschino cherries over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of the fruit layer.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and caramel sauce.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve:
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, additional banana slices, maraschino cherries, and chocolate pieces.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smoother filling.
- For a firmer crust, press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the dish and refrigerate before adding the filling.
- This cheesecake can be prepared a day in advance; just add the toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg