Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Intensity:
- Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Toppings:
- 4-5 bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Prepare Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Dessert:
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the filling.
- Spoon the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana layer.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Chill Dessert:
- Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Serve:
- Before serving, drizzle the chocolate syrup over the top of the dessert.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and chopped nuts, if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 16 servings):
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
Enjoy your refreshing and easy No Bake Banana Split Dessert!
