Description
If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that screams fun and flavor, this No Bake Banana Split Cheesecake is the answer. With layers of creamy cheesecake, a chocolatey cookie crust, fresh bananas, strawberries, cherries, and a generous drizzle of chocolate syrup, this is a summer-ready treat that requires no oven time. Perfect for parties, birthday celebrations, or when you simply crave a decadent, cool slice of sweetness. This easy recipe fits right in with quick breakfast ideas, refreshing summer desserts, and impressive no-bake food ideas that deliver every time.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers or Oreo cookies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
0.25 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup strawberries, sliced
0.5 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup maraschino cherries, halved
0.5 cup chocolate syrup
whipped cream
0.5 cup chocolate shavings or curls
optional chopped nuts, sprinkles, or wafer cookies
Instructions
1. Crush chocolate graham crackers or Oreo cookies and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
5. Spread half the cheesecake filling over the crust.
6. Layer bananas, strawberries, and drained pineapple.
7. Spread remaining filling on top and smooth.
8. Cover and chill for 4–6 hours or overnight.
9. Decorate with whipped cream, banana slices, cherries, strawberries, and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
10. Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled.
Notes
Use firm bananas to avoid a mushy texture.
Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for clean slices and best flavor.
Add toppings just before serving to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, banana split, summer dessert, easy recipe, party dessert