Description
A delightful and creamy no bake cheesecake that combines the classic flavors of a banana split, perfect for warm afternoons and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings (optional)
- 10 to 12 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Stir until evenly moistened and resembling wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and place in the freezer to set.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract while mixing until creamy. Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the filling over the crust, layer on sliced bananas, strawberries, and optional crushed pineapple. Top with whipped topping, drizzle chocolate sauce, sprinkle chocolate shavings, and add maraschino cherries. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Pack the crust firmly and chill thoroughly for best results. Decorate before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, banana split cheesecake, easy dessert, summer dessert, family gatherings