Description
A fruity, creamy no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham cracker crust, sweetened cream cheese, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, and whipped topping—perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Optional: maraschino cherries and chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9×13-inch dish to form crust.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and spread over crust.
- Layer crushed pineapple over the cream cheese.
- Add banana slices and then strawberry slices in even layers.
- Spread whipped topping over the fruit layers.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and chopped nuts if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Toss banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Use fresh fruit for best texture and appearance.
- Chill thoroughly for clean slicing and layered presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of dish)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
