Description
A delicious and easy-to-make No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake that combines the flavors of a classic banana split in a creamy cheesecake form.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1½ cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 banana, sliced
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate syrup
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with ½ cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the fruit: Fold in the sliced bananas and crushed, well-drained pineapple. Be gentle so the bananas don’t become mashed.
- Fill the crust: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until completely firm.
- Decorate: Before serving, spread or pipe whipped cream around the top. Arrange sliced strawberries, banana slices, and pineapple over the cheesecake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Finish: Drizzle generously with chocolate syrup and top with maraschino cherries.
- Serve: Carefully remove the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight.
- Use ripe bananas for better flavor and texture.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg