A delicious and easy no-bake cheesecake that combines the classic flavors of a banana split with a creamy cheesecake filling.
Author:Jessica
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 20 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
½ cup melted unsalted butter
1 cup softened cream cheese
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup drained pineapple pieces
¼ cup chocolate sauce
¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
Start by mixing the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter in a medium bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan to create a solid crust. Place it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to firm up.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it’s creamy and smooth. Gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until everything is well blended.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring it remains light and airy.
Spoon half of the cheesecake mixture onto the chilled crust, spreading it evenly. Layer the banana slices, strawberries, and pineapple chunks on top of the cheesecake layer.
Pour the remaining cheesecake mixture over the fruit layer, smoothing it out with a spatula. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top and add chopped walnuts if you like a crunchy texture.
Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
When ready to serve, dollop whipped cream on top and add extra slices of fruit if desired. Cut into slices and savor the delightful flavors!
Notes
For a chocolatey variation, consider mixing cocoa powder into the cheesecake filling or using chocolate-flavored graham crackers for the crust.
Feel free to swap out the fruits for your favorites, like blueberries or raspberries, to create your own unique flavor combination.