No Bake Banana Split Cheesecake
No Bake Banana Split Cheesecake is a creamy frozen cheesecake with bananas, cherries, and chocolatey swirls. This cozy recipe is perfect for summer parties or quick treats.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups 200 g graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
For the Filling:
- 4 cups 960 ml vanilla ice cream, softened
- 2 ripe bananas thinly sliced
- 1 cup 150 g maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 1 cup 165 g crushed pineapple, well-drained
- ½ cup 85 g mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup 120 ml hot fudge sauce, slightly cooled
For Garnish:
- ½ cup 60 g toasted almonds, chopped
- Additional banana slices
- Whole maraschino cherries
- Chocolate coins or chips
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- In a bowl, I mix 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. I press this firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and freeze for 20 minutes to set for this creamy frozen cheesecake.
Make the Filling
- I soften 4 cups vanilla ice cream at room temperature until spreadable. In a large bowl, I gently fold in 2 sliced bananas, 1 cup halved cherries, and 1 cup drained pineapple. I spread this evenly over the frozen crust for this cozy recipe.
Add the Chocolate Layer
- I sprinkle ½ cup mini chocolate chips over the filling. I drizzle ½ cup hot fudge sauce and swirl lightly with a knife for a marbled effect in this fruity layered treat.
Freeze the Cheesecake
- I cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, for this creamy frozen cheesecake.
Garnish and Serve
- Before serving, I garnish with ½ cup chopped almonds, extra banana slices, whole cherries, and chocolate coins. I let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes for easy slicing of this No Bake Banana Split Cheesecake.
Notes
- Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.
- Drain fruits thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the cheesecake.
- Soften ice cream just enough to be easily spreadable.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based ice cream and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Top bananas just before serving to prevent browning.