Banana Split Dessert Recipe

Name: Banana Split Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter or 8 tablespoons margarine; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 2 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple; 1 cup prepared whipped cream or 1 cup Cool Whip; 3 -6 bananas, sliced; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix; 1 ½ cups milk; additional whipped cream, for topping; maraschino cherry (to garnish); chopped nuts (to garnish)

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons butter or 8 tablespoons margarine
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup prepared whipped cream or 1 cup Cool Whip
3 -6 bananas, sliced
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 ½ cups milk
additional whipped cream, for topping
maraschino cherry (to garnish)
chopped nuts (to garnish)

1
To prepare the first layer of your banana split dessert, melt butter in a 9-inch by 13-inch glass baking dish.
2
Stir in graham cracker crumbs and press with a fork to make crust.
3
Bake for about 5 minutes in a preheated 200F oven.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Prepare the second layer by combining sugar, cream cheese, drained pineapple, and prepared whipping cream in a large mixing bowl.
6
Beat with a mixer to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
7
Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the graham cracker crust.
8
Slice enough bananas to completely cover the pineapple-cream layer of your dessert.
9
Prepare instant chocolate pudding with milk and pour mixture over the top of the banana slices.
10
Refrigerate to set and store.
11
Just prior to serving, top with additional whipped cream, and sprinkle with nuts and maraschino cherries.
12
Refrigerate to store.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons butter or 8 tablespoons margarine, 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 2 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Banana Split Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Split Dessert

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