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No-Bake Banana Split Cake

A single serving slice of no-bake banana split cake featuring layers of bananas, cream, cherries, and whipped topping.
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Make this easy, layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake for a refreshing summer dessert. It captures all the classic banana split flavors with a graham cracker crust and creamy fruit layers, requiring no oven time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 2 large bananas, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or hot fudge sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Chill the crust for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
  4. Layer the fruit: Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the bananas.
  5. Top with remaining whipped topping: Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the pineapple layer.
  6. Add toppings: Arrange the halved maraschino cherries over the whipped topping. Drizzle with chocolate chips or hot fudge sauce. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if using.
  7. Chill the dessert: Cover the dish loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm. This chilling time is essential for a firm, creamy dessert.
  8. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple very well; excess liquid will make the layers runny.
  • For the best texture, use fresh, firm bananas.
  • You can substitute store-bought graham cracker crust if you prefer to skip mixing the crumbs and butter.
  • This is a great make ahead dessert; it holds up well in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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