This No-Bake Banana Split Cake is a vintage favorite that’s layered with love: buttery graham cracker crust, dreamy cream cheese, bananas, crushed pineapple, strawberries, whipped topping, and of course — cherries on top! It’s cool, creamy, and crowd-pleasing with zero oven required.
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
⏱ Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 12
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~360 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 🍪 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 🧈 1/2 cup melted butter
- 🍬 1/4 cup sugar
For the Filling:
- 🧀 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 🍬 1 cup powdered sugar
- 🍶 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🥣 1 tub (225g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided
For the Layers:
- 🍌 3-4 bananas, sliced
- 🍍 1 can (540ml) crushed pineapple, drained
- 🍓 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 🍫 Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 🍒 Maraschino cherries for garnish
- 🥜 Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
2️⃣ Creamy Layer
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
3️⃣ Banana Layer
Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the cream cheese layer.
4️⃣ Fruit Layers
Top bananas with a layer of drained pineapple, followed by sliced strawberries.
5️⃣ Topping Time
Spread the remaining whipped topping over the fruit. Drizzle with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with chopped nuts, and decorate with maraschino cherries.
6️⃣ Chill to Set
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing and serving.
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No oven needed = stress-free summer dessert! ☀️
- Layers of texture and flavor — creamy, fruity, crunchy ✨
- Feeds a crowd and always disappears fast at potlucks 😋
- A fun twist on the classic banana split everyone knows 🍨
💡 Helpful Tips
- Use firm bananas to avoid browning — and slice just before layering.
- Add mini chocolate chips or toffee bits between layers for extra crunch!
- Store in fridge for up to 3 days — just keep it covered.
- Make in a trifle bowl for a stunning vertical presentation!
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