No-Bake Banana Split Cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This layered dessert combines a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling, fresh bananas, pineapple, strawberries, and a whipped topping, all without needing to turn on the oven. Let’s dive into the details to create this delicious no-bake treat!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Graham cracker crumbs: 2 cups (200g)
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), melted
- Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (225g), softened
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups (240g)
- Heavy whipping cream: 1 cup (240ml), whipped to stiff peaks
For the Fruit Layers:
- Bananas: 3-4, sliced
- Crushed pineapple: 1 can (20 ounces or 570g), drained
- Strawberries: 2 cups (300g), hulled and sliced
For the Whipped Topping:
- Heavy whipping cream: 1 cup (240ml), whipped to stiff peaks
- Powdered sugar: 1/4 cup (30g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Garnish:
- Chopped nuts: 1/2 cup (optional)
- Maraschino cherries: 12-15, with stems
- Chocolate syrup: For drizzling
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish: For assembling the cake.
- Mixing bowls: Various sizes for mixing ingredients.
- Electric mixer or hand mixer: For whipping cream and cream cheese.
- Spatula: For spreading layers.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.