Description
Delightful No Bake Banana Split Pie delivers a dreamy dessert experience with layers of creamy goodness. Cool graham cracker crust cradles luscious banana, vanilla, and chocolate flavors perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup strawberry sauce
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp whipped cream
- 1 tbsp chocolate shavings
- 1 whole maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture by whipping softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar to create a light, fluffy texture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, creating a voluminous and airy consistency.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, blending carefully to maintain the mixture’s delicate volume and prevent deflation.
- Slice ripe bananas into uniform rounds, arranging the first layer directly on the bottom of the graham cracker crust, creating a solid foundation for the pie.
- Spread the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the banana layer, ensuring complete coverage and a smooth surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2-3 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together, creating a firm and cohesive dessert.
- Prior to serving, drizzle chocolate syrup and strawberry sauce in elegant, crisscrossing patterns across the pie’s surface.
- Strategically place maraschino cherries around the pie’s perimeter, creating visual appeal and a classic banana split aesthetic.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the pie for added texture and crunch, if desired.
- Finish by piping delicate whipped cream rosettes, garnishing with chocolate shavings and a single maraschino cherry at the center.
- Chill for an additional 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving to ensure pristine presentation and optimal flavor.
Notes
- Select ultra-ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and smooth texture in the pie filling.
- Use full-fat cream cheese to guarantee rich, stable mixture that holds its shape perfectly.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting graham cracker crust with almond flour or gluten-free cookie base.
- Keep pie refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness and flavor preservation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg