Description
This no-bake banana cheesecake is a creamy, fruity dessert with layers of bananas, cherries, and pineapple over a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with caramel, chocolate, and whipped cream, it’s a tropical-inspired treat perfect for any occasion—no oven required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- 2 bananas, sliced
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, halved
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- Whipped cream, banana slices, cherries, and chocolate bits for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened. Press into a 9×9-inch pan and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fluffy and well combined.
- Spread half the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Layer with sliced bananas, pineapple, and cherries. Spread the remaining cheesecake mixture on top and smooth out evenly.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup and caramel sauce on top. Optional: swirl with a toothpick for a marbled effect.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, fresh banana slices, cherries, and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid a mushy texture.
- Pat pineapple and cherries dry to prevent soggy layers.
- Can be made in a springform pan for easier slicing and a classic cheesecake look.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze (without fruit garnish) for up to 1 month.
- Add lemon juice to banana slices to slow browning if layering ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
