Banana Split Dessert
A refreshing and easy dessert that layers graham cracker crust, cream cheese, bananas, and whipped topping for a summer treat.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Plastic wrap or foil (for chilling)
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 sleeves graham crackers Crushed into crumbs
- 0.5 cups butter Melted
For the filling
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened
- 0.25 cups sugar For sweetening the cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large bananas Sliced
- 1 can crushed pineapple Drained
- 8 oz whipped topping
For the toppings
- 1 cup strawberries Sliced
- 0.5 cups chopped nuts Optional
- 0.5 cups mini chocolate chips Optional
- 0.5 cups sprinkles Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the graham crackers into crumbs using a rolling pin and a freezer bag.
- Mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press tightly into the bottom of a pan.
- Freeze the crust for about 30 minutes.
Layering
- In a mixing bowl, whip together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the frozen crust.
- Layer sliced bananas on top of the cream cheese, followed by the drained crushed pineapple.
- Top with a generous amount of whipped topping.
Topping and Chilling
- Add your choice of sliced strawberries, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, and sprinkles on top.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least two hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
For a non-dairy option, substitute the whipped topping and cream cheese. To prevent bananas from browning, slice them just before layering.