Strawberry Banana Split Dessert No Bake
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake dessert with this decadent Strawberry Banana Split Dessert, a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as easy to assemble as it is delicious! Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with layers of creamy cheesecake filling, velvety vanilla pudding, and fresh slices of strawberries, bananas, and crushed pineapple, this recipe delivers all the nostalgic flavors of a classic banana split without the hassle. Finished with a luscious drizzle of chocolate syrup, whipped topping, and optional chopped nuts for crunch, this chilled dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you crave a no-bake showstopper. Ready in just 30 minutes and yielding 12 servings, this layered beauty is as impressive as it is effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 5 ounces Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups Cold milk
- 16 ounces Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 large Bananas, sliced
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
- 0.5 cup Chocolate syrup
- 8 pieces Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or peanuts), optional
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form a firm crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens. Gently fold in 8 ounces (half) of the whipped topping. Spread the pudding mixture evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the pudding layer. Next, layer the sliced strawberries and drained crushed pineapple on top.
Spread the remaining whipped topping (8 ounces) over the fruit layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the whipped topping in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top if desired.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Just before serving, garnish with maraschino cherries and a little extra chocolate syrup if desired. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
