Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of a classic banana split in cake form with layers of graham cracker crust, creamy filling, fresh fruits, and nuts, all topped with a sweet drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
8 oz cream cheese softened, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping thawed
Fruit Layers:
4 ripe bananas sliced, 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple drained, 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
Pudding Layer:
1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 1/2 cups cold milk
Toppings:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate syrup for drizzling, maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch dish.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, fold in whipped topping, spread over crust.
- Fruit Layers: Arrange bananas, pineapple, and strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
- Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and milk, spread over the fruit.
- Toppings: Top with remaining whipped topping, nuts, chocolate syrup, and cherries. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple is well drained to avoid a soggy cake.
- Experiment with banana or cheesecake pudding for variety.
- For nut-free version, omit nuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (chill time only)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
