Banana Split Pie
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Banana Split Pie
Description
This pie starts with a graham cracker crust mixed with melted butter and chilled to set. The filling blends room temperature cream cheese with powdered sugar and banana pudding mix for a smooth, tangy layer. Refrigeration allows the filling to firm, preventing bananas from browning prematurely.
Fresh banana slices and crushed, drained pineapple form the next layer, adding fruitiness and contrast. A topping of whipped topping provides lightness, while drizzle of chocolate fudge, sprinkle of walnuts, and maraschino cherries complete the banana split flavor profile with richness, crunch, and bright sweetness.
The pie is chilled before serving and can be set in the freezer for quicker firmness. This dessert offers a cool, creamy texture with complementary flavors in a simple assembly format ideal for summer or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 leeve graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 .6 ounce banana pudding mix 4.6 oz, box
- 3 banana
- 1 .25 ounce pineapple drained, crushed, canned
- 12 ounces whipped topping
- 1/4 cup Chocolate Fudge
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4-1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained & pat dried
Instructions
- In a food processor or a plastic bag, pulse or crush graham crackers until crumbs.
- Add melted butter and pulse or mix until combined.
- Transfer crumbs to a 9” pie pan and refrigerates until needed.
- In a large or medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together with a hand mixer.
- Add banana pudding and mix well.
- Pour batter into prepared pie crust and refrigerate until ready to serve (4-6 hours) or overnight (that way your bananas don’t turn brown).
- To finish the pie, add a layer of bananas on top of the pudding and then a layer of crushed pineapple.
- Top with whipped topping, drizzle the fudge and sprinkle walnuts and cherries on top.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or put in the freezer to set. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 779IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.