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No-Bake Banana Split Cake

This No-Bake Banana Split Cake is a layered dessert that combines all the classic flavors of a banana split into one irresistible treat!
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Crust:**
  • - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • **For the Filling:**
  • - 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1 8 oz tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • **For the Toppings:**
  • - 3–4 ripe bananas sliced
  • - 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
  • - 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
  • - 1 cup whipped topping for spreading on top
  • - 1/4 cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
  • - 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
  • - Maraschino cherries for garnish

Equipment

  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk or hand mixer
  • - Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. #### 1. Make the Crust
  2. - In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  3. - Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form an even crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  4. #### 2. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
  5. - In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  6. - Fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  7. #### 3. Add the Layers
  8. - Arrange banana slices evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  9. - Spread the drained crushed pineapple on top of the bananas.
  10. - Sprinkle the diced strawberries over the pineapple layer.
  11. #### 4. Top It Off
  12. - Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the fruit layers.
  13. - Drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
  14. #### 5. Chill and Serve
  15. - Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the layers to set.
  16. - Slice into squares and serve cold.