No Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe by Food Fusion

### **No Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe – By Food Fusion** 🍌🍰

A fun, no-bake dessert that combines the classic banana split flavors in a layered cake form! Perfect for quick gatherings and celebrations.

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### **Ingredients:**

✅ **For the Crust:**
- Graham Cracker Crumbs – 1 ½ cups
- Melted Butter – ½ cup
- Sugar – 2 tbsp

✅ **For the Cream Cheese Layer:**
- Cream Cheese (softened) – 8 oz (1 package)
- Powdered Sugar – ½ cup
- Whipped Topping – 1 ½ cups (or Heavy Whipping Cream, whipped)
- Vanilla Essence – 1 tsp

✅ **For the Banana Layer:**
- Bananas – 2 (sliced)

✅ **For the Toppings:**
- Pineapple Chunks – ½ cup
- Strawberries – ½ cup (sliced)
- Chopped Walnuts – ¼ cup
- Chocolate Syrup – for drizzling
- Maraschino Cherries – for garnish

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### **Instructions:**

### **Step 1: Prepare the Crust**
1. In a mixing bowl, combine **graham cracker crumbs**, **melted butter**, and **sugar**.
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish to form an even crust.
3. Refrigerate for **10-15 minutes** to set.

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### **Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer**
1. In a separate bowl, beat **cream cheese** and **powdered sugar** until smooth and creamy.
2. Gently fold in **whipped topping** (or whipped heavy cream) and **vanilla essence**.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust.

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### **Step 3: Add Banana Layer**
1. Arrange **sliced bananas** on top of the cream cheese layer in an even layer.

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### **Step 4: Add Fruit and Nuts**
1. Top with **pineapple chunks**, **sliced strawberries**, and **chopped walnuts**.

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### **Step 5: Final Toppings & Chill**
1. Drizzle with **chocolate syrup** and add **maraschino cherries** on top for garnish.
2. Refrigerate for at least **2-3 hours** or overnight to allow the layers to set.

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### **Pro Tips:**
✔️ **Make it in advance** – this dessert holds up well in the fridge for up to **2-3 days**.
✔️ **For extra flavor**, you can layer crushed pineapple instead of chunks or add a layer of your favorite jam.
✔️ You can **substitute graham crackers** with **digestive biscuits** for a different crust.

Enjoy this **easy and indulgent No Bake Banana Split Cake** with your friends and family! Let me know how it turns out. 😊🍌🍰