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No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake

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A creamy and nostalgic dessert combining the classic flavors of a banana split in a no-bake cheesecake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Use gluten-free graham crumbs for gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free crust.
For the cheesecake filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened At room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 cups powdered sugar Use sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
For the toppings
  • 1 cups crushed pineapple, drained Swap for fresh pineapple tidbits if preferred.
  • 1 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 0.5 cups chocolate syrup
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts Optional; substitute with pecans or omit for nut-free.
  • Whipped cream for topping Store-bought or freshly whipped.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to set.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until combined and silky.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  5. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
Assembly
  1. Spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust.
  2. Layer the sliced bananas and drained crushed pineapple across the filling.
  3. Spoon the remaining filling over the fruit and smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firmly set.
Serving
  1. Before serving, top with sliced strawberries, drizzle chocolate syrup, and sprinkle chopped walnuts if using.
  2. Add a dollop of whipped cream to each slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 290mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

For a lighter version, replace half the cream cheese with mascarpone or use Greek yogurt. Avoid letting banana slices sit for too long to prevent browning.
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