Description
Cool summer nights call for Banana Split Cake, a creamy dessert blending classic sundae flavors without turning on the oven. Sweet layers of graham cracker crust, cream cheese, banana, pineapple, and whipped topping create a delightful treat you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 to 5 bananas, sliced
- 1 (20 ounces/567 grams) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (21 ounces/595 grams) can cherry pie filling
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams/1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Topping and Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan, creating a solid base layer.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a velvety smooth consistency, then gently incorporate whipped topping to create a luxurious cream cheese blend.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture across the graham cracker crust, ensuring an even, uniform coverage.
- Arrange freshly sliced bananas in a neat, overlapping pattern directly atop the cream cheese layer, followed by an even distribution of drained crushed pineapple.
- Generously apply the remaining whipped topping across the pineapple layer, creating a soft, pillowy surface.
- Elegantly pour cherry pie filling over the dessert, guaranteeing complete and balanced coverage, then sprinkle chopped nuts for added texture and crunch.
- Finish by artfully drizzling chocolate syrup across the entire dessert and adorning with vibrant maraschino cherries.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight, allowing the layers to meld and set perfectly.
- When ready to serve, slice into clean, precise portions and enjoy the chilled dessert.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand for easier mixing and smoother texture, ensuring cream cheese and whipped topping are at the perfect consistency.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed oat cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sugar whipped topping without compromising the delicious flavor profile.
- Customize toppings by adding fresh berries or using different nut varieties to match personal preferences and create unique flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg