No-Bake Banana Split Dessert
A creamy, fruit-filled dessert with a graham cracker crust, layered with cream filling, bananas, pineapple, and customizable toppings. Quick, no-churn, and perfect for gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20
- Total Time: 70
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (8-ounce) block plain cream cheese, softened
16 ounces Cool Whip, thawed (or 4 cups heavy whipping cream)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
4 bananas, sliced
Chocolate syrup (optional)
Chopped walnuts (optional)
Maraschino cherries (optional)
Sprinkles or caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
Spray a 9×13-inch dish with non-stick spray
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined
Press mixture into dish, refrigerate while preparing filling
Blend cooled cream cheese with Cool Whip and vanilla extract
Layer cream mixture over crust
Top with sliced bananas, pineapple chunks, and optional toppings
Chill dessert for at least 1 hour before serving
Notes
Gelatin-free: Use halal-certified Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream.
Vary toppings based on preference or dietary needs.
Chill 60-90 minutes for best texture.
Store refrigerated up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 1/12 of dish)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg