Description
This Banana Split Icebox Cake is a no-bake dessert layered with graham crackers, banana slices, creamy pudding, whipped topping, cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate. It’s the perfect summer treat that captures all the flavors of a classic banana split—no oven required!
Ingredients
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1 box graham crackers
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2-3 ripe bananas, sliced
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 1/2 cups cold milk
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1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided
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1/4 cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
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1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
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Maraschino cherries for garnish
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Optional: chopped nuts, pineapple tidbits, or strawberries
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2–3 minutes). Fold in half of the whipped topping.
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On a serving dish or in a square baking dish, lay down a single layer of graham crackers.
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Spread a third of the pudding mixture over the crackers.
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Add a layer of banana slices on top.
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Repeat the layers (crackers, pudding, bananas) two more times, ending with pudding on top.
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Spread the remaining whipped topping over the final pudding layer.
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Drizzle with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with shredded coconut, and top with maraschino cherries.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the graham crackers soften into a cake-like texture.
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Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
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Add chopped nuts or pineapple for more banana split flavor.
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Use banana or chocolate pudding for a flavor twist.
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Best made a day ahead for easier slicing and best texture.
