This easy no bake banana split dessert recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
No Bake Banana Split Dessert
This easy no bake banana split dessert recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- stick butter melted
- box graham cracker crumbs
- cream cheese, softened 8 oz
- /4 cups butter softened
- cups powdered sugar
- bananas sliced
- can crushed pineapple, drained 20 oz
- 16 ounce) container Cool-Whip thawed or 1
- 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- jar maraschino cherries, stemmed 4 ounce
- cup walnuts or pecans chopped
- hot fudge sauce slightly warmed
- tablespoon rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Firmly press into a crust in the bottom of 9×13 glass or porcelain dish, let it chill in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 cups butter, and the powdered sugar until creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Don’t be tempted to add milk, it will take a few minutes, but the mixture will blend up perfectly!
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread pineapple chunks evenly over the bananas.
- Evenly spread the Cool-Whip over the pineapple-banana layer using a rubber spatula.
- Garnish with the pecans/walnuts and maraschino cherries.
- Drizzle the chocolate fudge over the dessert and then sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles over the surface.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting to allow the layers to set.
Tips for the Best No Bake Banana Split Dessert
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking no bake banana split dessert.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.