Description
Banana Split Pie brings together classic sundae flavors in a cool, creamy dessert that’ll make your taste buds dance. Layers of fruity goodness and sweet cream blend perfectly, creating a delightful treat your friends and family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 bananas, sliced
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (16 ounce) container Cool-Whip, thawed
Crust and Base:
- 1 box graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 stick butter, softened
Toppings and Extras:
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, stemmed
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- Chocolate Syrup, optional
Instructions
- Mix 1 stick of melted butter with graham cracker crumbs in a 9×13 inch dish. Press the buttery mixture firmly into an even crust, using your fingers to compact the base thoroughly.
- Use an electric mixer to blend 1 stick softened butter, 2 eggs, and 2 cups confectioners’ sugar for exactly 15 minutes. Spread this creamy mixture smoothly across the graham cracker foundation.
- Arrange 5 sliced bananas in a uniform layer across the butter-sugar surface. Carefully distribute the entire 15-ounce can of crushed pineapple over the banana slices.
- Dollop the entire 16-ounce container of thawed Cool-Whip across the pineapple layer. Scatter ½ cup chopped pecans and place stemmed maraschino cherries decoratively on top.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup in a zigzag pattern if desired. Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for minimum 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set.
- After chilling, the pie will maintain its structure and taste delicious for up to 7 days when stored properly in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and smoother texture in both the crust and filling layers.
- Slice bananas just before layering to prevent browning and maintain fresh appearance.
- Freeze the pie for a firmer, more ice cream-like dessert that’s perfect for hot summer days.
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free crackers or ground nuts for a dietary modification that maintains the delicious crunchy base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg