Description

This No-Bake Banana Split Lasagna is a delightful layered dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split into a creamy, refreshing, and easy-to-make treat. Featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, a luscious cream cheese and whipped topping layer, fresh fruit including bananas, pineapple, and strawberries, and topped with walnuts, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries, this dessert is perfect for warm weather or any occasion where you want no-fuss indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

Cooking spray, for greasing
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch kosher salt

Filling

1 1/2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 (8-ounce) tubs Cool Whip

Fruit Layers & Toppings

3 bananas, thinly sliced into rounds
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1 pound strawberries, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
Rainbow sprinkles, for topping
Maraschino cherries, for topping

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir well until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set.
Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese together with 1/4 cup sugar until the mixture is light, smooth, and fluffy. Gently fold in one tub of Cool Whip until fully incorporated. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
Add the Fruit Layers: On top of the cream cheese layer, evenly layer the sliced bananas, followed by the well-drained crushed pineapple, and then the finely chopped strawberries, creating distinct fruit layers that mimic the classic banana split flavors.
Top with Whipped Topping and Nuts: Spread the remaining Cool Whip tub evenly over the fruit layers to create a smooth topping. Sprinkle the toasted and chopped walnuts evenly on top for added texture and flavor.
Chill to Set: Place the assembled lasagna in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow all layers to set and flavors to meld together.
Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the top with chocolate syrup, then sprinkle with colorful rainbow sprinkles, and garnish with maraschino cherries to complete the banana split presentation. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Ensure the pineapple is well drained to prevent sogginess in the dessert.
Toast walnuts lightly in a dry skillet to enhance their flavor before chopping.
The dessert needs ample chilling time — do not skip refrigeration as it helps set the layers properly.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and Cool Whip with suitable vegan alternatives.
You can prepare the dessert a day ahead for convenience and better flavor melding.
Adjust the amount of sugar slightly depending on the sweetness of your fruit if preferred.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana split dessert, no bake dessert, layered fruit dessert, graham cracker crust, no bake lasagna, easy summer dessert