Indulge in the flavors of a classic banana split with this easy and decadent no-bake pie recipe. With layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh bananas, pineapple, and strawberry toppings, and a crunchy graham cracker crust, this mile high pie is a showstopper dessert that requires no baking. Perfect for summer parties or any time you want a refreshing and fruity dessert that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Whipped cream and maraschino cherries for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer half of the sliced bananas on the chilled crust. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the bananas. Sprinkle half of the crushed pineapple, sliced strawberries, and chopped nuts (if using) over the cream cheese layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining bananas, cream cheese mixture, pineapple, strawberries, and nuts.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The banana split was created in the early 1900s by a pharmacist in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
The popular ice cream topping, maraschino cherries, originated in Croatia and Slovenia.
The graham cracker crust is named after Sylvester Graham, a 19th-century American Presbyterian minister who promoted vegetarianism and created the graham flour used for these crackers.