Banana Split Dessert

Yield: 16 bars

Prep Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

These No Bake Banana Split Cheesecake Bars just might be the best summer dessert. Delicious rich cheesecake with no oven needed, and topped with all the fruit, chocolate, and whipped cream!

Ingredients

For the crust:

2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 full crackers)
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

3 packages (8 ounce each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounce Cool Whip, thawed

For the toppings:

1 can (12 ounce) Crushed Pineapple, drained
3 large bananas, sliced
8 ounce strawberries, sliced
8 ounce Cool Whip, thawed
½ cup mini chocolate chips
½ cup pecan halves
8 maraschino cherries, halved
2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup

Instructions

For the crust, combine graham crackers and pecans in food processor. Process until crumbs. Add melted butter. Press into bottom of 13x9 baking dish.
For the filling, beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice for 3-5 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Fold in 8oz Cool Whip. Pour over graham crust.
Top with drained pineapple, sliced bananas and strawberries. Spread Cool Whip over berries.
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Top with cherries and drizzle with chocolate syrup. ENJOY.

Notes

See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 316Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 21gProtein: 4g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.