No Bake Banana Split Dessert
No Bake Banana Split Dessert features a layered no-bake crust topped with a creamy cream cheese and Cool Whip filling, fresh banana slices, crushed pineapple, and strawberries. Topped with more Cool Whip, walnuts, chocolate syrup, and maraschino cherries, it combines fruity sweetness and creamy textures in a chilled treat. The graham cracker crust adds a subtle crunch while the fruit layers provide freshness and juiciness, making this dessert a refreshing option that requires no oven time. Chilling allows the flavors to meld well.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 12 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
For the Fruit & Toppings:
- 3 to 4 banana sliced
- 20 ounce crushed pineapple canned, drained well
- 16 ounces strawberries hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- chocolate syrup
- maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter with a fork, stirring until all of the crumbs are evenly moistened. Dump the crumbs into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the next layer.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the Cool Whip until thoroughly combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker crust.
- Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on top of the cream cheese filling, top with an even layer of the crushed pineapple, and then an even layer of the sliced strawberries.
- Cover with the Cool Whip, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts, then drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with maraschino cherries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Cooled crushed pineapple should be drained well to avoid excess moisture in the dessert.
- Fresh whipped cream can replace Cool Whip but will reduce the time leftovers remain stable to about two days.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the dessert to firm up and the flavors to meld.
- This dessert stores well covered in the refrigerator for several days, with the best texture within the first two days if fresh whipped cream is used.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 to 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 29.2mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.