No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake: A Sweet Delight
Ingredients
For the Crust:
– 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
– 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
For the Banana Layer:
– 3-4 bananas, sliced
For the Toppings:
– 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
– 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
– 1 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed
– 1 cup whipped cream
– ¼ cup chopped walnuts
– Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Method
1: Prepare the Crust
– In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
– Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
– Place in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
2: Make the Cheesecake Layer
– In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
– Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
– In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
– Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the chilled crust.
3: Add the Banana Layer
– Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the cheesecake layer.
4: Add the Toppings
– Spread drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana layer.
– Arrange sliced strawberries over the pineapple layer.
– Drizzle warmed hot fudge sauce over the top.
– Spread whipped cream over the fudge sauce.
– Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and garnish with maraschino cherries.
