Description
A simple no-bake dessert that captures the classic banana split flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup hot fudge topping, warmed
- 1/4 cup strawberry topping
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, with stems
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the whipped topping over the graham cracker crust.
- Arrange the sliced bananas over the whipped topping.
- Spoon the prepared vanilla pudding over the bananas.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer.
- Drizzle with hot fudge topping and strawberry topping.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and top with maraschino cherries.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake the graham cracker mixture for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) before cooling and proceeding.
- You can substitute other fruit toppings like pineapple or blueberry.
- Ensure all ingredients are cold for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of dessert
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: no bake dessert, banana split, easy dessert, quick dessert, family dessert, pudding dessert, graham cracker crust