Description
Creamy no-bake banana split cheesecake brings classic dessert magic to your table with minimal effort. Layers of sweet banana, luscious cream cheese, and chocolate drizzle create a delightful summer treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Split Cheesecake Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 medium bananas, sliced
- 2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce or hot fudge
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (peanuts or walnuts)
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter, firmly pressing the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to create a solid foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Whisk heavy cream to stiff, voluminous peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese base, creating a light and airy texture.
- Arrange ripe banana slices in an even layer across the graham cracker crust, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture over the banana layer, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Distribute drained pineapple chunks and fresh strawberry slices evenly across the cheesecake surface.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours, allowing it to set completely and develop rich flavors.
- Just before serving, crown the cheesecake with dollops of whipped cream, drizzle with decadent chocolate syrup, and sprinkle with chopped nuts and vibrant maraschino cherries.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm bananas to prevent browning and maintain texture in the dessert.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid excess liquid making the cheesecake soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Customize toppings by using dairy-free whipped cream or sugar-free chocolate syrup for healthier alternatives.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg