Banana Split Bars Recipe
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Banana Split Bars

By: Pam 
"A banana split bar which is very rich and a nice dessert."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (66)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 20 large bars
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes; let cool.
  3. Cream together the cream cheese, 1 cup of white sugar and vanilla. Spread over graham cracker crust.
  4. Layer sliced bananas, drained pineapple and whipped cream dessert topping on top of bars in order given. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, then with cherries. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Cut into squares and enjoy!!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 326 | Total Fat: 19.6g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by SHAVERLAH   view full review
I made this as a pie. Instead of making the crust as directed, I used 2 pre-made store bought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2006 by MrsCooper   view full review
OMG...........this is SOOO good! I made no changes to the recipe. Only advice I can give is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Creamy, mellow, fruity and not too sweet, this is easy to make and not so rich that you can't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2010 by Renea   view full review
TIP: Save the juice from the pineapple to dip the sliced banana in and it will help keep the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by HUMBUGG38   view full review
very good! any tips on keeping the bananas from turning brown so quick?
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by Joanne Gillet   view full review
I made this years ago and my daughter tells me it is her favorite ever! She asked again this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by tdalrymple   view full review
Excellent and addicting! I cut the recipe in half and used a graham cracker crust. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by gummybaba_121   view full review
This is the best dessert to make ahead and freeze. I have been making it for years in an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2004 by ALN   view full review
I really liked this recipe. I'm not a fan of bananas so I substitued bananas & pineapple for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by whadjaget   view full review
I have made this 3 times already its a hit. I also add 1/4 cup cocoa to make a chocolate pie...

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