Description
Vanilla Wafer Banana Split Dessert is a creamy no-bake layered dessert made with vanilla wafers, bananas, pineapple, whipped topping, and cherries for a refreshing banana split-inspired treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping, divided
- 3 bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Crush vanilla wafer cookies and combine with melted butter.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
- Layer sliced bananas evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- Spread the pudding mixture over the pineapple layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries before serving.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
- Dip banana slices in lemon juice to reduce browning.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add strawberries for a classic banana split variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American