Description
A simple, no-bake dessert featuring layers of whipped cream and banana slices with chocolate wafers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Select a loaf pan or a small rectangular dish for assembly.
- Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of the dish.
- Arrange a single layer of chocolate wafer cookies over the cream.
- Place a layer of sliced bananas over the cookies.
- Spread another layer of whipped cream over the bananas.
- Repeat the layers—cookies, bananas, cream—until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cookies to soften.
- Before serving, dust the top lightly with cocoa powder.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe bananas for the best texture.
- If you do not have chocolate wafers, graham crackers can be substituted, though the flavor profile will change.
- You can add a thin layer of chocolate syrup between layers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: banana icebox cake, no bake dessert, chocolate wafer cake, easy dessert, chilled cake