Description
Sweet banana split cheesecake brings classic dessert magic into a chilled, creamy no-bake experience. Cool layers of banana, chocolate, and vanilla blend seamlessly, promising delightful indulgence you’ll savor with every refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapples
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and firmly compact them into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating a sturdy base for the cheesecake.
- Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until silky and free of lumps, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract for a smooth, sweet foundation.
- Gently fold freshly whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy texture that will give the cheesecake its signature creamy consistency.
- Carefully layer thinly sliced ripe bananas across the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Arrange delicate pineapple chunks and vibrant strawberry slices over the banana layer, creating a colorful and fruity landscape.
- Generously drizzle rich chocolate syrup in a zigzag pattern, allowing it to cascade gracefully across the fruit layers.
- Crown the cheesecake with billowy dollops of whipped cream, strategically placing maraschino cherries for a classic banana split presentation.
- Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for 4-6 hours or overnight, allowing the dessert to set completely and develop deep, harmonious flavors.
Notes
- Select ripe, slightly soft bananas for the best flavor and sweetness in your cheesecake.
- Use full-fat cream cheese to ensure a rich, creamy texture that holds its shape perfectly.
- Drain canned pineapples thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the cheesecake watery.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg