Ingredients
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📝 Ingredients
For the Crust
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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- ½ cup melted butter
For the Creamy Layer
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- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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- ¼ cup granulated sugar
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 1½ cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
For the Toppings
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- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
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- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
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- 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved
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- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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- Chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
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- Strawberry syrup (optional)
Instructions
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Crust
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined.
Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish or pie pan. Chill for 10–15 minutes. - Make the Creamy Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined. - Assemble the Layers
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
Arrange banana slices over the cream layer, then add crushed pineapple and cherries. - Add Final Touches
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Drizzle generously with chocolate syrup (and strawberry syrup if using). - Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving for best texture.