This no-bake dessert layers a graham cracker crust with a creamy filling and fresh fruit, topped with whipped topping, nuts, and chocolate sauce. It's the perfect summer treat with all the flavors of a banana split.
Keyword: banana split, fruit dessert, no-bake dessert, summer dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Chill Time: 2 hourshours
Total Time: 20 minutesminutes
Servings: 12slices
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
2cupsgraham cracker crumbs
1/3cupunsalted buttermelted
1tspsalt
16ozcream cheesesoftened
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1tspvanilla extract
8ozwhipped toppingCool Whip
3 to 4bananassliced
20ozstrawberries or raspberriessliced
20ozcrushed pineapplewell-drained
1/2cupchopped hazelnutsor any nuts of your choice
8ozwhipped toppingCool Whip, for topping
chocolate saucefor drizzling
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Stir until moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gently fold in 8 oz of whipped topping until light and fluffy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
Arrange sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer, followed by the sliced strawberries, and then spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the fruit.
Spread the second 8 oz layer of whipped topping over the fruit. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the whipped topping and drizzle generously with chocolate sauce.
Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to set the layers. Serve chilled and slice into squares.
Notes
For a classic banana split look, top each slice with a maraschino cherry before serving.