No-Bake Banana Split Cake (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
02 - 75 g unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

04 - 450 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 100 g granulated sugar
06 - 225 g whipped topping
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

08 - 3 to 4 bananas, sliced
09 - 565 g canned crushed pineapple, well-drained
10 - 570 g strawberries, sliced
11 - 225 g whipped topping
12 - 60 g chopped hazelnuts
13 - Chocolate sauce, for drizzling

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
02 - Firmly press the mixture into the base of a greased 23 x 33 cm baking dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well incorporated.
04 - Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust, smoothing the surface.
05 - Place sliced bananas in a single layer over the filling. Evenly distribute the drained pineapple on top of the bananas. Add a layer of sliced strawberries over the pineapple.
06 - Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the fruit. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top.
07 - Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
08 - Slice and serve chilled.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For cleaner slices, wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.