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Heavenly No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Heavenly No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake is a luscious and creamy dessert featuring layers of smooth cream cheese filling, fresh bananas, crushed pineapple, cherries, and mini chocolate chips atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled to set without any baking, it brings the classic banana split flavors into a delightful cheesecake form that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Fruit and Toppings

  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, for drizzling
  • Optional: whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust layer. Place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to chill and set.
  2. Make the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until fully incorporated and silky.
  3. Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring the cream holds its shape well.
  4. Combine mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until you achieve a smooth, fluffy, and creamy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
  5. Assemble first layer: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust in the springform pan.
  6. Add fruit and chocolate layer: Arrange half of the sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, chopped maraschino cherries, and mini chocolate chips evenly over the cream layer.
  7. Top with cream layer: Carefully spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the fruit and chocolate chips layer, smoothing it out.
  8. Finish topping: Place the remaining banana slices, cherries, and mini chocolate chips on top of the final cream layer. Drizzle chocolate syrup generously over the top for a decorative and flavorful finish.
  9. Chill to set: Cover the assembled cheesecake with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to fully set and the flavors to meld.
  10. Serve: Before serving, optionally add whipped cream dollops on top if desired. Slice and enjoy this creamy, no-bake banana split cheesecake.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing and no lumps.
  • Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to avoid a watery cheesecake.
  • Chilling time is crucial for the cheesecake to set properly since it is a no-bake dessert.
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid them becoming mushy too quickly.
  • This dessert should be stored refrigerated and consumed within 2-3 days for best freshness.

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