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Banana Split Lush

Banana Split Lush is a no bake layered lasagna dessert with all the flavors and textures of a classic banana split but in a one pan dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana split lasagna, banana split lush
Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings 18
Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles

Pineapple Cheesecake Layer

  • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained well
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed

Strawberry Layer

  • 1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jello
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup diced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed

Banana Layer

  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 1 cup diced banana

Toppings & Garnishes

  • 1/4 chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce
  • 1/4 cup strawberry sauce
  • maraschino cherries

Instructions

  • Make The Crust : In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sprinkles until thoroughly combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
    Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator to set the crust while you prepare the other layers.
    2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
  • Make The Pineapple Cheesecake Layer : In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and combined. Mix in the crushed pineapple. Add the Cool Whip and mix on low speed until combined well.
    Spread the pineapple mixture over top the crust in an even layer, making sure to spread it all the way to the edges and corners of the pan. Place the pan back in the fridge.
    1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • Make The Strawberry Layer : In a mixing bowl, whisk together the strawberry jello powder and boiling water until the jello has dissolved.
    Stir in the chopped strawberries and cold water. Add in the Cool Whip and stir until combined well.
    Spread the strawberry mixture over top the pineapple cheesecake layer inside the cake pan. Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a lid and place the pan back in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until the jello is set.
    1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jello, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 cup diced strawberries, 1/2 cup cold water, 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • Banana Whipped Cream Layer : Add the Cool Whip and chopped/sliced banana into a bowl and stir together. Spread over top the strawberry layer for the final layer of the lush dessert.
    8 ounces Cool Whip, 1 cup diced banana
  • Chill Time : Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for minimum of 4-6 hours, or up to overnight is even better.

Notes

Butter : I prefer using salted butter, unsalted butter can be used if that's what you prefer. 
Serving Tips : You can garnish the entire lush dessert with the toppings or garnish each slice as it's served. It's also a fun idea to set up a banana split style dessert bar, with bowls of different toppings, and then everyone can garnish and decorate their slice of dessert however they want. I recommend only adding maraschino cherries until right before serving.