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No-Bake Banana Split Cake: Easy Layered Summer Dessert

A decadent slice of no-bake banana split cake layered with cream, bananas, strawberries, pineapple, and topped with a cherry.
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Make this creamy, no-bake banana split cake for your next gathering. It captures all the classic ice cream parlor flavors using a simple graham cracker crust, fresh fruit, and whipped topping. This easy, chilled dessert requires no oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • Maraschino cherries for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Chill the crust for 15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  3. Assemble the layers: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Add fruit layers: Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the bananas. Top the pineapple with the sliced strawberries.
  5. Add topping: Gently spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the strawberries. Sprinkle the miniature chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) over the whipped topping.
  6. Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set completely.
  7. Serve: Before serving this easy banana split dessert, garnish the top with maraschino cherries. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple very well; excess liquid will make the filling watery.
  • For a firmer texture, you can substitute half of the whipped topping with an equal amount of softened vanilla ice cream, but this will require longer chilling time.
  • This is a great make ahead summer dessert; it tastes best when chilled for 8 hours or more.

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