No Bake Banana Split Pie Recipe
This No Bake Banana Split Pie is a delightful, creamy dessert inspired by the classic banana split. It features a smooth cream cheese base layered with fresh bananas, crushed pineapple, and topped with stabilized whipped cream. Finished with drizzled chocolate sauce, chopped pecans, and maraschino cherries, this pie is a perfect easy-to-make treat that requires no baking and is ready to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium bananas, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 3 cups stabilized whipped cream (or Cool Whip)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Chocolate sauce, for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spread cream cheese base: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the graham cracker crust, creating a smooth layer.
- Add banana slices: Thinly slice the bananas and arrange them evenly over the cream cheese filling.
- Layer crushed pineapple: Spoon the well-drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana slices to add a tangy sweetness.
- Top with whipped cream: Spread the stabilized whipped cream or Cool Whip evenly over the pineapple layer, covering the entire pie surface.
- Chill the pie: Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill and set until ready to serve.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped cream layer, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and top with maraschino cherries for an authentic banana split finish.
Notes
- Use stabilized whipped cream or Cool Whip to ensure the topping holds its shape and doesn’t weep over time.
- Make sure the crushed pineapple is well drained to avoid making the crust soggy.
- Slice bananas just before assembling to prevent browning.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with toasted coconut flakes.
- This pie should be kept refrigerated and is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
Keywords: No bake, banana split pie, cream cheese pie, easy dessert, fruit pie, banana dessert, no bake pie
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