Description
A refreshing and fruity no-bake dessert layered with crushed graham crackers, creamy filling, strawberries, pineapples, and whipped topping – a tropical twist on the classic banana split.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling (optional)
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to form a crust.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly.
- Layer with sliced bananas, then spread the drained crushed pineapple on top.
- Top with a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Spread whipped topping over the fruit layers.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if using, and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with maraschino cherries before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh bananas and add them just before chilling to prevent browning.
- You can substitute crushed vanilla wafers for the graham cracker crust.
- For extra tropical flavor, add a layer of shredded coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: no-bake dessert, strawberry split cake, tropical cake, banana split, summer dessert