Banana Split Cake No Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ¾ cup white sugar
03 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling and Topping

04 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
06 - 4 bananas, sliced
07 - 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
08 - 16 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
09 - ¼ cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
10 - 15 maraschino cherries, drained

# Instructions:

01 - In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until finely chopped. In a large bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish in a flat layer. Refrigerate until set.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until well blended. Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer over the graham cracker crust.
03 - Arrange the sliced bananas in an even layer over the cream cheese mixture. Spread the drained crushed pineapple evenly on top of the banana layer.
04 - Cover the top with a layer of whipped topping.
05 - Top the dessert with chopped peanuts and cherries. Refrigerate until completely chilled. Serve cold.

# Notes:

01 - To slow banana browning, lightly brush slices with lemon juice before layering.
02 - The dessert is best enjoyed within 1-2 days to maintain freshness.