Description
This No-Bake Banana Split Cake is the perfect summer dessert! Layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh banana slices, and a graham cracker crust come together with a drizzle of chocolate syrup for a refreshing, no-bake treat.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
Powdered sugar or vanilla extract (optional, for sweetening cream cheese)
2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
Whipped cream
Optional toppings: chopped nuts, maraschino cherries
Instructions
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until evenly coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to set the crust.
Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Sweeten with powdered sugar or vanilla extract if desired.
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
Layer sliced bananas evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Drizzle chocolate syrup over the bananas.
Top with a generous layer of whipped cream.
Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts or maraschino cherries for added texture and color.
Chill the assembled cake for a few hours or overnight before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Swap graham cracker crust for chocolate cookie or vanilla wafer crust.
Add crushed pineapple for a tropical variation.
Substitute chocolate syrup with caramel or strawberry topping for different flavors.
- Prep Time: ~20–25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-bake
- Method: No-bake, Chill
- Cuisine: American
