Description
Creamy no-bake banana split cheesecake delivers classic dessert nostalgia in a chilled, dreamy package. Cool layers of banana, chocolate, and strawberry combine effortlessly, promising a delightful slice of summer sweetness you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter
Topping and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Combine pulverized graham crackers with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the bottom of a pie dish to create a solid, compact base.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, then gently incorporate whipped cream to maintain its airy texture.
- Carefully spread the creamy mixture over the prepared crust, ensuring an even, smooth surface.
- Artfully arrange fresh banana slices and juicy pineapple chunks across the cheesecake’s surface, then elegantly drizzle rich chocolate syrup in a decorative pattern.
- Enhance the dessert’s texture by sprinkling a generous layer of finely chopped nuts for a delightful crunch.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the cheesecake to set completely and develop a perfect, firm consistency.
- Before serving, let the cheesecake rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly and maximize flavor release.
Notes
- Enhance the crust’s flavor by toasting graham cracker crumbs in a skillet for a few minutes before mixing with butter, which adds a deeper, nuttier taste.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground almond meal to create a similar texture and binding.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in a bit of lemon juice before adding them to the cheesecake, which helps maintain their fresh appearance and prevents oxidation.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of whipped cream, reducing overall calories while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg