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Tropical No-Bake Strawberry Split Cake

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Tropical No-Bake Strawberry Split Cake is a layered, chilled dessert that blends banana split flavors with a tropical twist. With a graham cracker crust, sweet cream cheese, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, it’s a fruity, creamy treat perfect for warm days.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping
  • Optional: shredded coconut, chopped nuts, maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over crust.
  3. Layer banana slices on top of cream cheese layer.
  4. Spread drained crushed pineapple over bananas.
  5. Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
  6. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, then spread over the fruit.
  7. Top with whipped topping, spreading to the edges.
  8. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Before serving, garnish with coconut, nuts, and cherries if desired.

Notes

  • Use mango or papaya instead of pineapple for variation.
  • Add kiwi or use chocolate pudding for a different flavor profile.
  • Sprinkle toasted coconut or chopped pecans for texture.
  • Layer bananas between cream cheese and pineapple to prevent browning.
  • Best enjoyed within 2–3 days of preparation.

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