Layered Banana Split Dessert Recipe

Name: Layered Banana Split Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs; 1 qt. sugar, divided; 3 cups chopped pecans, divided; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 cups butter; - PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened; 1-1/4 qt. crushed pineapple, drained; 12 each large bananas; 2 qt. half-and-half; 1 qt. JELL-O Vanilla Instant Pudding; 2-1/2 qt. prepared whipped topping; 48 each long-stemmed maraschino cherries, drained; 2 cups chocolate syrup; 2 cups caramel ice cream topping

Servings: persons

1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs
1 qt. sugar, divided
3 cups chopped pecans, divided
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups butter
- PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/4 qt. crushed pineapple, drained
12 each large bananas
2 qt. half-and-half
1 qt. JELL-O Vanilla Instant Pudding
2-1/2 qt. prepared whipped topping
48 each long-stemmed maraschino cherries, drained
2 cups chocolate syrup
2 cups caramel ice cream topping

1
Mix crumbs, 1 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup sugar for trial recipe), 1 cup nuts (or 1/2 cup nuts for trial recipe) and cinnamon.
2
Add butter; mix well.
3
Divide into 2 half-sheet pans (or place all in 1 half-sheet pan for trial recipe); press evenly onto bottoms of pans.
4
Bake in 350 degrees F-convection oven 8 min.
5
; cool completely.
6
Beat cream cheese and remaining 3 cups sugar (or remaining 1-1/2 cups sugar for trial recipe) with electric mixer until creamy.
7
Carefully spread over crust; top with pineapple.
8
Slice bananas evenly over pineapple.
9
Pour half-and-half into large mixing bowl.
10
Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min.
11
or until well blended.
12
Add 1 qt.
13
whipped topping (or 2 cups whipped topping for trial recipe); mix well.
14
Spread over bananas; cover with remaining 1-1/2 qt.
15
whipped topping (or with remaining 3 cups whipped topping for trial recipe).
16
Refrigerate 5 hours.
17
Cut dessert in each half sheet pan into 24 portions.
18
Drizzle each dessert plate with 2 tsp.
19
each chocolate sauce and ice cream topping; top with serving of dessert.
20
Sprinkle each with 2 tsp.
21
nuts; top with cherry.

2937

kcal

Calories

233

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 qt. graham cracker crumbs, 1 qt. sugar, divided, 3 cups chopped pecans, divided, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Banana Split Dessert

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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