Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- For the fruit layers:
- 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 10–12 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until evenly moistened.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Refrigerate 20–30 minutes to set.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread cheesecake filling evenly over chilled crust.
- Layer sliced bananas evenly over the filling.
- Spread well-drained crushed pineapple over bananas.
- Sprinkle diced strawberries evenly on top.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over fruit layer.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.
- Brush banana slices lightly with lemon juice to slow browning.
- Chill overnight for best structure and flavor.
- Can be prepared in individual cups for single servings.
- Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg