Description
A delightful no-bake dessert combining ripe bananas with creamy goodness, perfect for warm days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 sheets graham crackers (full sheets)
- 5 ripe bananas (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until it forms soft peaks.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a 9×13-inch dish, layer graham crackers, cream mixture, and sliced bananas.
- Repeat layers, finishing with the cream mixture on top.
- If using lemon juice, toss banana slices in it and place on top layer before chilling.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve cold, cut into squares, and optionally decorate with extra banana slices or whipped cream.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for best flavor. You can substitute heavy cream with whipped topping if needed. Freeze if necessary, but best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana, icebox cake, no-bake dessert, summer treat, easy dessert