Banana Split Dessert

This Banana Split Dessert is made with a sweet graham cracker crust and layers of all of your favorite banana split flavors in an easy no bake recipe. Perfectly creamy and delicious! Keep the oven off and try these other no bake desserts: No Bake Cookies, No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake, and Key Lime Pie Lush.

No Bake Banana Split Dessert

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Ingredients Needed

This dessert is made in three easy layers: the crust, filling, and toppings. You can find the full, printable recipe in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need:

For the crust:

• graham cracker crumbs – You can use another type of cracker here if you prefer. Vanilla wafers are a good choice, but you can also switch things up and use different flavors of OREO cookies if you want to be really adventurous. 
• melted butter – if you wish to use unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon of salt. 
• light brown sugar – granulated sugar can be used instead.

For the filling:

• sweetened condensed milk – you will need one can.
• cream cheese – make sure the cream cheese has softened at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
• crushed pineapple – one of the elements of a classic banana split.
• lemon juice – you can even use lime juice if you prefer.
• bananas – you will need about 2 to 3 medium to large bananas.
• whipped topping – you will need about one 8 ounce container. Or use homemade whipped cream instead. See notes in the recipe card below.

Toppings:

• chocolate syrup – or caramel or butterscotch or hot fudge, whatever you like.
• finely chopped pecans – or walnuts or peanuts.
• maraschino cherries – you can also use your favorite fresh berries like blueberries or raspberries.

How To Make a No Bake Banana Split Dessert

1. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by lightly spraying it with cooking spray and then setting it aside.
2. Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted salted butter and light brown sugar in a large bowl until combined. 
3. Press mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to create a crust. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes while preparing the filling.
4. Using a mixer, beat together the sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese for 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy and no lumps remain. 
5. Beat in the crushed pineapples and lemon juice. 
6. Pour mixture over graham cracker crust and then top with a layer of sliced bananas.
7. Spread whipped topping (or whipped cream) over banana layers. Chill until ready to serve.
8. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the entire dish and then sprinkle chopped pecans. Top it off with maraschino cherries and serve immediately.

To substitute homemade whipped cream for the whipped topping:

1. Chill a mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Pour 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream into mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed until the cream gets bubbly and starts to thicken.
3. Gradually add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue beating on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
4. Use in place of the whipped topping in the recipe.

It is ideal to chill dessert for 1-2 hours before serving, but not completely necessary. Feel free to serve immediately after assembly.   

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How To Make Banana Split Dessert