Banana Split Dessert (No Bake)

This Banana Split Dessert is made with a sweet graham cracker crust and layers of all of your favorite banana split flavors in an easy no bake recipe. Perfectly creamy and delicious! Keep the oven off and try these other no bake desserts: No Bake Cookies, No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake, and Key Lime Pie Lush.

No Bake Banana Split Dessert

This delicious Banana Split Dessert has all the components of a banana split – minus the ice cream! But trust me, it’s so good you won’t even miss it.

This dessert takes about 20 minutes to make and then you just pop it into the fridge to chill until ready to enjoy. It makes a TON so it’s great for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, and parties.

Kids and adults alike are going to rave over the delicious layers in this easy no bake dessert.

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Ingredients Needed

This dessert is made in three easy layers: the crust, filling, and toppings. You can find the full, printable recipe in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need:

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For the crust:

• graham cracker crumbs – You can use another type of cracker here if you prefer. Vanilla wafers are a good choice, but you can also switch things up and use different flavors of OREO cookies if you want to be really adventurous. 
• melted butter – if you wish to use unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon of salt. 
• light brown sugar – granulated sugar can be used instead.

For the filling:

• sweetened condensed milk – you will need one can.
• cream cheese – make sure the cream cheese has softened at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
• crushed pineapple – one of the elements of a classic banana split.
• lemon juice – you can even use lime juice if you prefer.
• bananas – you will need about 2 to 3 medium to large bananas.
• whipped topping – you will need about one 8 ounce container. Or use homemade whipped cream instead. See notes in the recipe card below.

Toppings:

• chocolate syrup – or caramel or butterscotch or hot fudge, whatever you like.
• finely chopped pecans – or walnuts or peanuts.
• maraschino cherries – you can also use your favorite fresh berries like blueberries or raspberries.

How To Make a No Bake Banana Split Dessert

To substitute homemade whipped cream for the whipped topping:

It is ideal to chill dessert for 1-2 hours before serving, but not completely necessary. Feel free to serve immediately after assembly.   

Banana Split Dessert Recipe FAQs

Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Yes, you sure can. It’s also delicious to eat straight from the freeze that makes it even more like an ice cream banana split experience. Add the topping just before serving.

This dessert is best enjoyed the day it’s made. If you using whipped topping it can be made a full day in advance. If using homemade whipped cream, it’s best to serve the day it’s made.

Actually, no. I think the flavor and consistency is best after an hour or two but if you simply don’t have the time or can’t wait, go ahead and serve immediately after assembling.

Variations To Try

Just like you can add whatever toppings you want to a real banana split, you can add whatever you want to this dessert.

For example, I would add some raspberries or blueberries to this, or some Reese’s crumbles to the top. I’d also try caramel syrup or even butterscotch instead of chocolate on the top.

Some people enjoy toppings such as sprinkles, cookie crumbles, little candies, or popping boba pearls. Or, add some actual ice cream! Just make sure you enjoy every bite!

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How To Make Banana Split Dessert

Banana Split Dessert

This Banana Split Dessert is made with a sweet graham cracker crust and layers of all of your favorite banana split flavors in an easy no bake recipe. Perfectly creamy and delicious!

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 2 ½ packets)
• ¾ cup salted butter melted
• ¼ cup light brown sugar

For the filling:

• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 12 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 cup crushed pineapples well drained
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 to 3 bananas sliced
• 4 cups whipped topping about an 8 ounce container

Toppings:

• chocolate syrup
• 1/3 cup pecans finely chopped
• 12 to 16 maraschino cherries

Instructions

For the Crust

• Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by lightly spraying it with cooking spray and then setting it aside.

• Stir the graham cracker crumbs, melted salted butter and light brown sugar in a large bowl until combined.

• Press mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to create a crust. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes while preparing the filling.

For the Filling

• Combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Using a mixer, beat together for 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy and no lumps remain.

• Beat in the crushed pineapple and lemon juice.

• Pour mixture over graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.

• Add a layer of sliced bananas on top. Spread whipped topping over banana layer. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg

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