Banana Split Cake (No Bake)

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
• 3 bananas (sliced)
• 1 cup pineapple (crushed, drained)
• 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1/4 cup walnuts (or pecans, chopped)
• chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
• maraschino cherries (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the Crust: ---

2. 2

   Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.

3. 3

   Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

4. 4

   --- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: ---

5. 5

   In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the whipped cream until well incorporated.

7. 7

   Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust in an even layer. Return to the refrigerator to chill while preparing the fruit.

8. 8

   --- Layer the Fruit: ---

9. 9

   Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer over the cream cheese filling.

10. 10

    Evenly spread the crushed pineapple over the bananas.

11. 11

    Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.

12. 12

    --- Add the Topping: ---

13. 13

    Spread the whipped cream over the fruit layers.

14. 14

    Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.

15. 15

    Garnish with maraschino cherries spaced evenly across the top.

16. 16

    --- Chill: ---

17. 17

    Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld together.

18. 18

    Serve chilled, cut into squares.