No Bake Banana Split Cake

Submitted by Gagoo

"From Cooktop Cove - yummy summer treat. The "cook time" in this recipe is refrigerator time."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 14

ingredients

• CRUST

• 2 cups graham crackers, crumbled
• 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt

• FILLING

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ounces whipped topping, like cool whip
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• TOPPINGS

• 3 -4 bananas, sliced (as many as needed to cover baking dish)
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
• 20 ounces strawberries, sliced
• 8 ounces whipped topping
• 1⁄2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• drizzle chocolate syrup

directions

1. The first step is to crush the graham crackers. Mix in butter and a dash of salt with the crushed graham crackers to complete the crust.
2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pat the mixture down onto it, letting it cool down in the fridge while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
3. For the topping, whip together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Once it's well combined, add the whipped topping using a rubber spatula. Spread the topping over your crust.
4. Now, layer your dish with banana slices. Spread a can of crushed pineapple over the bananas and, finally, add a layer of sliced strawberries.
5. For the finale, top the dish with whipped topping and melted chocolate drizzle. You can also add nuts and maraschino cherries if you desire. Chill for at least four hours before serving or leave in the fridge overnight.
6. Cut a slice and enjoy!
7. PRO TIP: The toppings in this recipe aren't set in stone. This versatile dessert doesn't really call for any fruit type in particular, so feel free to substitute for your favorites or be even bolder and add a layer of chocolate chips, peanut butter chips - whatever floats your boat!