Description
Banana Split Cake promises pure dessert delight without turning on the oven. Cool layers of creamy goodness blend classic sundae flavors into a refreshing summer treat you’ll eagerly share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 (8 ounces) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (8 ounces) container whipped topping
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a uniform base mixture.
- Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a rectangular dish, ensuring an even, compact layer.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, consistent texture.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust, creating a smooth, even layer.
- Slice fresh bananas into uniform pieces and distribute them evenly across the cream cheese surface.
- Drain pineapple chunks and scatter them strategically over the banana layer.
- Gently cover the fruit layer with a generous spread of whipped topping, maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Roughly chop walnuts and sprinkle them across the whipped topping for added crunch and flavor.
- Strategically place maraschino cherries on top for a classic banana split presentation.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for minimum 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set completely.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers for gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crackers to make the dessert celiac-friendly.
- Reduce sugar content by using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese and natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit.
- Toast walnuts briefly before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prevent bananas from browning by tossing them in a light lemon juice bath before layering to maintain their fresh appearance and prevent oxidation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg