Description
Tropical No-Bake Strawberry Split Cake is a fruity, creamy, and refreshing dessert layered with crushed cookies, cream cheese, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, and whipped topping. This easy no-bake treat brings all the flavors of a banana split with a tropical twist—perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or make-ahead desserts.
Ingredients
- Graham crackers or vanilla cookies, crushed (for crust)
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Crushed pineapple, well-drained
- Fresh bananas, sliced
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped topping (e.g. whipped cream or non-dairy alternative)
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, extra crushed cookies
Instructions
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Mix crushed graham crackers or cookies with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to form the crust.
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Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over crust.
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Layer drained crushed pineapple over cream cheese layer.
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Add a layer of banana slices, followed by sliced strawberries.
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Spread whipped topping evenly over the top.
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Optional: Sprinkle with chopped nuts, coconut, or extra cookie crumbs.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crust for a chocolate cookie base for a richer flavor.
- Add mango or kiwi for a fruitier twist.
- Mix coconut extract into whipped topping for extra tropical flavor.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping for a lighter version.
- Best served chilled—do not freeze, as fruit may become watery.
