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Your new favorite no-bake treat is here – No-Bake Banana Split Lasagna Lush! Save room for dessert!
Banana Split Dessert
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This No-Bake Banana Split Lasagna Lush has layers and layers of yumminess! It all starts with a graham cracker crust. Add plenty of fresh, ripe bananas and chopped strawberries. Spread on a luscious and creamy pineapple cheesecake layer. Top it all off with hot fudge sauce, chopped peanuts, plenty of colorful sprinkles, dollops of whipped topping, and maraschino cherries!
Banana Split Dessert recipe
It’s the perfect addition to a church potluck or summer barbecue! It’s a cinch to make ahead – making it perfect for entertaining!
If you want more banana flavor, feel free to substitute banana cream instant pudding for the vanilla. My kiddos prefer it with the banana cream pudding, but Brian and I prefer vanilla.
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Banana Split Dessert recipe
- graham crackers
- butter
- ripe bananas
- fresh strawberries
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- instant vanilla pudding mix
- frozen whipped topping
- crushed pineapple
- hot fudge sauce
- chopped peanuts
- multi-colored sprinkles
- maraschino cherries (for garnish)
How to make Banana Split Dessert
Time needed: 4 hours and 30 minutes
How to make Banana Split Dessert
- Make the crust.
Crush the graham cracker crumbs in a food processor until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pour the butter over the crumbs and process a few seconds until well combined. Pat the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-in. baking dish.
- Top with fruit.
Place the banana slices and chopped strawberries over the top of the graham cracker crust. Set aside.
- Make the cheesecake layer.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and pudding mix until well combined. Fold in the pineapple and whipped topping until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bananas and strawberries.
- Top with hot fudge.
Remove the lid and microwave the hot fudge until it is easy to pour. Pour the hot fudge over the top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with peanut and sprinkles.
Evenly top with peanuts and multi-colored sprinkles.
- Cover and refrigerate.
Cover (a dome-type cover works best here) and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Garnish just before serving.
Just before serving, garnish with whipped topping and maraschino cherries.
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Ingredients
- 18 whole graham crackers
- 12 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 – 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped, 16 oz.
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened, 8 oz. each
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix, 3.4 oz.
- 1 tub frozen whipped topping, thawed, 8 oz.
- 1 can crushed pineapple, well drained, 20 oz.
- 1 jar hot fudge sauce, 11.75 oz.
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons multi-colored sprinkles
- 1 tub frozen whipped topping, thawed (for garnish), 8 oz.
- 16 – 20 maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Crush the graham cracker crumbs in a food processor until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pour the butter over the crumbs and process a few seconds until well combined. Pat the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place the banana slices and chopped strawberries over the top of the graham cracker crust. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and pudding mix until well combined. Fold in the pineapple and whipped topping until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bananas and strawberries.
- Remove the lid and microwave the hot fudge until it is easy to pour. Pour the hot fudge over the top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Evenly top with peanuts and multi-colored sprinkles.
- Cover (a dome-type cover works best here) and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Just before serving, garnish with whipped topping and maraschino cherries.
Notes
- You can use any type of cookie in place of graham crackers, like wafers.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
OMG, this is so tasty and I Love it so much
My favorite summer dessert is home made ice cream, topped with whatever we have ripe in the yard at the time. Blue berries, strawberries, pecans, etc.
This is perfect for any party!
OMG! These look soo yummy!
I love banana splits so I know I'd be crazy about this!
Talk about summer goodness, pass a slice my way.
Oh goodness, this looks amazing!!
Now, that's the most AMAZING summer dessert ever!
I'm all about no bake desserts when it's piping hot outside! This looks so creamy and refreshing! I can't wait to make it for our next potluck! I'm sure it will be a hit!
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