Description
This Heavenly No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake is a delightful, creamy dessert featuring layers of smooth cream cheese filling, fresh bananas, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries on a crunchy graham cracker crust. Finished with drizzles of chocolate syrup and caramel sauce, and topped with whipped cream and garnish, it’s a perfect no-bake treat to impress your guests or enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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 blended and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Carefully fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Assemble the first layer: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust. Then, layer the sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, and halved maraschino cherries evenly on top of this layer.
- Add the top cream cheese layer: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the fruit layer, smoothing it out evenly. Drizzle the chocolate syrup and caramel sauce evenly on top to create a beautiful finish.
- Chill and set: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecake is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, additional banana slices, maraschino cherries, and small chocolate pieces for an extra decorative touch and flavor boost.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Drain pineapple well to prevent excess moisture from making the cheesecake soggy.
- For best results, refrigerate overnight for the cheesecake to fully set and flavors to meld.
- Use fresh bananas to avoid browning; add them just before serving if preparing earlier.
- Chocolate pieces for garnish can be mini chocolate chips, shavings, or chunks depending on preference.
