Easy No-Bake Banana Split Cake
🍌🍓 Easy No-Bake Banana Split Cake 🍰🍒
A cool, creamy twist on the classic banana split – no oven needed! Perfect for summer parties! ☀️
Ingredients:
* 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 1/2 cup melted butter
* 1/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 cup powdered sugar
* 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided
* 4 bananas, sliced
* 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
* 1 (16 oz) can strawberry pie filling
* 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
* 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like peanuts or walnuts)
* 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
* Caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions:
1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9x13" pan to form the crust.
2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping.
3. Spread cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly.
4. Layer sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture.
5. Spoon crushed pineapple on top of the bananas, followed by strawberry pie filling.
6. Spread remaining whipped topping over the fruit layers.
7. Decorate the top with sliced strawberries, more banana slices, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips.
8. Drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired.
9. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving to set.
Pro Tip:
Dip banana slices in lemon juice before layering to keep them from browning! 🍋