Description
Creamy banana split cake delights dessert enthusiasts with classic American flavors. Sweet layers of fruity goodness and rich cream create a memorable summer treat for you to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Crust and Cream Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch dish to create an even, compact base. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Whip cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture across the chilled graham cracker crust, creating a smooth, even layer.
- Carefully distribute thoroughly drained crushed pineapple across the cream cheese surface, covering completely.
- Arrange sliced bananas in neat, overlapping rows atop the pineapple layer, ensuring full coverage.
- Generously apply whipped topping, spreading uniformly to completely conceal the banana layer.
- Elegantly scatter sliced strawberries and chopped nuts across the whipped topping, providing visual texture and crunch.
- Artfully drizzle chocolate syrup in thin, zigzag patterns over the entire dessert.
- Crown the creation with vibrant maraschino cherries, strategically placed for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and layers to set firmly.
- Slice and serve directly from the chilled dish, maintaining its beautiful layered presentation.
Notes
- Crust Tip: Use graham crackers with high butter content for a more cohesive and flavorful base that holds together perfectly.
- Cream Cheese Hack: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling with silky texture.
- Fruit Preservation: Pat bananas and pineapple dry to prevent excess moisture from making the dessert soggy and compromising texture.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This dessert gets even more delicious when chilled overnight, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeper richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg