No Bake Banana Split Cake With Graham Cracker Crust
Are you craving something sweet and delicious but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Look no further than this no bake banana split cake with graham cracker crust. It's the perfect summertime dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family with its beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of chopped strawberries and pineapple.
- Add another layer of the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- In a separate bowl, beat the remaining cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the whipped cream layer.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup on top of the walnuts.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the cake to set.
Once your no bake banana split cake with graham cracker crust is chilled and set, slice into squares and serve. This dessert is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or any summer gathering. It's also a great way to use up any ripe bananas or strawberries that you may have on hand.
Variations
There are plenty of ways to switch up this recipe and make it your own. Here are a few ideas:
- Use different fruits, such as raspberries or blueberries, in place of the pineapple or strawberries.
- Add a layer of chocolate chips or chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
- Add a layer of crushed Oreo cookies between the graham cracker crust and cream cheese layer.
- Swap out the walnuts for pecans or almonds.
- Instead of chocolate syrup, drizzle with caramel or strawberry syrup.
No matter how you choose to make it, this no bake banana split cake with graham cracker crust is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
