No Bake Banana Split Dessert is a delightful and indulgent treat that captures the classic flavors of a traditional banana split in a convenient and easy-to-make dessert form.
This dessert is perfect for warm weather gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
With its layers of creamy filling, fresh bananas, and a variety of toppings, this no-bake dessert is sure to be a hit among both children and adults alike.
Ingredients:
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 box graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cups butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 bananas, sliced
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (16 ounce) container Cool-Whip, thawed or 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, stemmed
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- hot fudge sauce, slightly warmed
- 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles
Instructions:
1: 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.
3: 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!
4: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.
5: Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture.
6: Spread pineapple chunks evenly over the bananas.
7: Evenly spread the Cool-Whip over the pineapple-banana layer using a rubber spatula.
8: Garnish with the pecans/walnuts and maraschino cherries.
9: Drizzle the chocolate fudge over the dessert and then sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles over the surface.
10: Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting to allow the layers to set.