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Whole pan of No-Bake Banana Split Dessert layered with bananas, vanilla pudding and whipped topping, topped with chocolate syrup, peanuts and cherries.

No-Bake Banana Split Dessert

Nettie
This No-Bake Banana Split Dessert is everything you love about a classic banana split in an easy, make-ahead dessert. Layers of buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, fresh bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, chocolate syrup, toasted peanuts, and maraschino cherries come together in one irresistible dessert that's perfect for holidays, potlucks, and summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
chilling time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

Cheesecake Layer

Banana Layer

  • 4 bananas sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice optional

Vanilla Pudding Layer

Topping

  • 1 8-ounce whipped topping thawed
  • Chocolate syrup
  • ½ cup chopped toasted peanuts
  • 12 Maraschino cherries

Instructions
 

  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a 9x13-inch baking dish and refrigerate.
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in one container of whipped topping and spread over the chilled crust.
  • If desired, toss the banana slices with lemon juice. Arrange them evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  • Mix pudding mix with 3 1/2 cups milk. Let it stand for about 2 minutes before spreading over the bananas.
  • Spread the second container of whipped topping over the pudding layer.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with toasted peanuts, and garnish each serving with a maraschino cherry.

Notes

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Notes

  • Chill overnight for the cleanest slices.
  • Add the chocolate syrup just before serving.
  • Use ripe but firm bananas.
  • Toasting the peanuts adds wonderful flavor and crunch.
  • Tossing the bananas with lemon juice helps prevent browning.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 381IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana split dessert, graham cracker crust, layered dessert, no bake banana split dessert
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