Banana Split No Bake Pie
A delightful no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake filling, rich hot fudge, and colorful frostings, capturing the joy of a classic banana split in pie form.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Aromatic and crumbly for a satisfying crunch.
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar Enhances the flavor of the crust.
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Binds the crust together.
For the cheesecake filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened Forms the heart of the cheesecake filling.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness to the filling.
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Adds depth to the flavor.
- 16 oz Cool Whip, thawed Lends a creamy texture.
- 2 cups hot fudge sauce Elevates the pie's flavor.
For the whipped cream topping
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream Added for airy texture.
- 0.75 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the whipped cream.
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Enhances aroma.
For decoration
- 16 oz premade vanilla frosting Introduces classic banana split flavor.
- 16 oz premade chocolate fudge frosting Adds richness.
- 16 oz premade strawberry frosting Brings a pop of color.
- Maraschino cherries Maraschino cherries Provides color and sweetness.
- Banana chips Banana chips Adds crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until resembling wet sand. Press half into the bottom of the pan and the rest up the sides. Place in the freezer.
Cheesecake Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until silky. Fold in Cool Whip and spread evenly into the crust.
- Microwave half the hot fudge for 30 seconds, then pipe and swirl it into the filling. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Whipped Cream
- Chill a bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes. Add whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla, and beat until stiff peaks form. Pipe cream around the pie edge.
- Freeze the pie for 1 hour.
Final Assembly
- Microwave remaining hot fudge and pipe over whipped cream. Freeze for another 30 minutes.
- Create mounds of each frosting in the center of the pie and decorate with banana chips and cherries.
Notes
Best served chilled. Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling. Keep pie refrigerated until ready to serve.