Description
Indulgent no-bake banana split casserole merges classic dessert nostalgia with creamy layered magic. Cool summer gatherings will adore this easy, crowd-pleasing sweet treat that brings everyone together with delightful tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Crust and Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream and Filling:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping (or 1 cup heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks)
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Caramel syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture and carefully spread it in a uniform layer across the pre-chilled graham cracker crust, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange fresh banana slices in a precise, overlapping pattern atop the cream cheese layer, creating a smooth and consistent banana foundation.
- Gently distribute the well-drained crushed pineapple across the banana layer, maintaining an even distribution of fruit for balanced flavor and texture.
- Strategically place sliced strawberries over the pineapple, creating an attractive and colorful fruit mosaic that enhances the dessert’s visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the assembled casserole for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely, ensuring a firm and cohesive texture.
- Before serving, garnish with additional whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, or maraschino cherries to elevate the classic banana split presentation.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the harmonious blend of creamy, fruity, and sweet elements characteristic of this no-bake dessert.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, slightly soft bananas to ensure maximum sweetness and creamy texture in the dessert.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dessert soggy and compromising the layered structure.
- Chill the casserole for at least 2-3 hours before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative for those watching their calorie intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg