Quick Description
This High-Protein No-Bake Banana Split Cheesecake is a dreamy layered dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake filling, fresh bananas, pineapple, strawberries, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s cold, creamy, refreshing, and perfect for summer, parties, or anytime you want an easy show-stopping dessert without turning on the oven.
Servings & Timing
Serves: 10–12
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 4–6 hours
Total Time: ~6 hours
Ingredients List
Crust
- 2 cups graham crackers, crumbled
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- 3–4 bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained well
- 20 oz strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz Cool Whip
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt in a bowl.
Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 dish.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar and vanilla. Beat again.
Fold in 8 oz Cool Whip gently until creamy.
3. Assemble Layers
Spread cheesecake filling evenly over crust.
Layer sliced bananas on top.
Spread drained crushed pineapple evenly.
Add sliced strawberries.
Top with remaining Cool Whip.
4. Chill
Cover and refrigerate 4–6 hours (overnight best).
5. Serve
Slice cold and enjoy.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
Calories: 390
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 21g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 32g
Benefits
- Higher Protein Dessert – from cream cheese & dairy
- No-Bake & Stress-Free
- Fresh Fruit Layers
- Perfect for Parties
- Make-Ahead Friendly
Additional Notes
- Drain pineapple very well to avoid soggy layers
- Use ripe but firm bananas
- Add chocolate drizzle or chopped nuts if desired
- Chill longer for cleaner slices
Dietary Info
High-Protein: ✅
Vegetarian: ✅
Gluten-Free: ❌ (unless using GF crackers)
Low-Carb: ❌
Keto-Friendly: ❌
Brief Introduction
If you love banana splits, this dessert is for you. It has all the flavors you love — bananas, strawberries, pineapple, creamy cheesecake, and whipped topping — layered into one easy chilled dessert.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Make crust
- Mix filling
- Spread filling
- Add fruit layers
- Top with whipped cream
- Chill
- Slice & serve
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
Cream Cheese:
Use full-fat for best texture or light for fewer calories.
Cool Whip:
Homemade whipped cream works too.
Fruit:
Blueberries or cherries can be added.
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
Variations
- Chocolate banana split cheesecake
- Berry-only version
- Pineapple-coconut tropical version
- Mini cup versions
Serve With
- Chocolate syrup
- Crushed nuts
- Coffee or iced tea
- Fresh mint garnish
Storage & Make-Ahead
Refrigerate: up to 4 days
Freeze: not recommended
FAQs
Can I make this the day before?
Yes, it’s better chilled overnight.
Can I use fresh pineapple?
Yes, finely crushed & drained.
Can I reduce sugar?
Yes, reduce to ⅓ cup.
Optional Personal Story
This is one of those desserts I make when I need something guaranteed to impress but don’t want to bake. It disappears every single time.
