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No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake

A quick and delicious dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split with creamy cheesecake—all without turning on the oven!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 pieces bananas, sliced
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Can be omitted or replaced with other nuts
For the toppings
  • Chocolate syrup For drizzling on top
  • Whipped cream For topping
  • Additional banana slices For garnish
  • Maraschino cherries For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined, then press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Spread half of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Layer the sliced bananas and crushed pineapple, then pour the remaining cheesecake filling on top.
  5. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Serving
  1. Release the cheesecake from the springform pan. Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, remaining banana slices, and maraschino cherries before serving.

Notes

To prevent lumps in the cream cheese, let it soften at room temperature before mixing. Always drain crushed pineapple well to avoid a watery cheesecake. Feel free to use different toppings based on your preference.