Description
This classic no-bake banana split pie delivers summer dessert magic with creamy layers of banana, chocolate, and whipped cream. Chilled and effortless, the pie offers a delightful twist on the beloved ice cream parlor treat you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold whole milk
- 2 bananas, sliced
Pie Base and Topping:
- 1 premade graham cracker pie crust
- 1 carton (8 ounces/227 grams) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed pineapple, drained
- ¼ cup (30 grams) walnut pieces
- Chocolate sauce for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Create a creamy banana pudding base by whisking cold milk with pudding mix until smooth and velvety, mixing for approximately two minutes.
- Incorporate whipped topping into the pudding mixture, folding gently to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Transfer the pudding mixture into a prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface evenly and refrigerating to allow initial setting.
- Once the pudding layer has chilled and firmed slightly, artfully arrange fresh banana slices and juicy pineapple chunks across the surface.
- Generously cover the fruit layer with remaining whipped topping, spreading in a uniform, elegant manner.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the whipped topping, creating a delightful nutty crunch and textural contrast.
- Embellish the pie with a dramatic chocolate sauce drizzle, creating an artistic zigzag pattern across the surface.
- Strategically place maraschino cherries as the crowning glory, mimicking the classic banana split presentation.
- Refrigerate the assembled pie for 1-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and layers to set completely before serving.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing the beautiful layers of this no-bake dessert that captures the essence of a traditional banana split.
Notes
- Whip up this dreamy dessert without turning on the oven, perfect for summer gatherings or spontaneous sweet cravings.
- Each layer tells a story of classic banana split flavors, transformed into an elegant no-bake pie that’ll wow your guests.
- Customize the pie by swapping nuts or adding extra chocolate drizzle to make it uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg