Description
A simple and delicious no-bake dessert that captures the classic flavors of a banana split.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup strawberry topping
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
- Layer the sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer.
- Pour the thickened pudding over the bananas.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and strawberry topping.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and top with maraschino cherries, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake the graham cracker mixture for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) and let it cool completely before proceeding.
- You can substitute other fruit toppings like pineapple or blueberry.
- Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of dessert
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: no bake banana split, easy dessert, no bake dessert, banana dessert, cream cheese dessert, graham cracker crust, chocolate syrup, strawberry topping