Banana split cheesecake

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Banana split cheesecake combines all the classic flavors of a banana split with the creamy richness of cheesecake, resulting in a dessert that will leave you craving for more. Strawberry cheesecake nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with banana cheesecake, cherries and chocolate sauce.

What flavors are in a banana split?

• Ripe bananas: The start of the show! Sweet and creamy, ripe bananas provide the base and essence of a banana split.
• Strawberry cheesecake: Bursting with fruity goodness, this creamy, berry flavored layer is luscious.
• Banana cheesecake: Smooth and creamy vanilla cream cheese mixed with banana flavoring.
• Chocolate syrup: A drizzle of chocolate syrup adds a rich, sweet flavor and a beautiful visual appeal to the banana split.
• Maraschino cherries: Placed atop the homemade buttercream, maraschino cherries add a vibrant pop of color and a sweet, fruity taste.

You might also like these other banana recipes:

Banana split fudge
Banana cream bread pudding
Banana bread

Ingredients you’ll need to make Banana split cheesecake.

To get started making this recipe, you’ll first want to gather all your ingredients first.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Line the bottom of the Spring-form pan with Parchment paper and set aside.  Place the butter in a microwave safe bowl and melt the butter. Place the graham cracker crumbs in a bowl and add the sugar to the graham cracker crumbs.  Pour the melted butter over the graham cracker crumbs and stir well to coat crumbs in butter.  Press the graham cracker crumbs evenly into the bottom of the Spring-form pan and place the pan in the freezer.

Step 2: In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, place the softened cream cheese, and mix with the whisk attachment until the cream cheese is smooth, and there are no lumps.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix again.  Add the sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and lemon juice, and mix well, scraping the bowl down again, and mixing until cheesecake mixture is smooth and creamy.  Take out half of the cheesecake mixture, and place it in a separate bowl, dividing the cheesecake evenly between the mixing bowl, and the additional bowl.  In the mixing bowl, add the banana flavoring, and blend well.  Add the Neon Yellow food coloring gel, and mix until well blended, and place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator. 

Step 3: In the other bowl, add the Strawberry flavoring, and stir to blend.  Add the Neon pink food coloring gel, and stir to mix the color through the cheesecake mixture.  Remove the Spring-form pan from the freezer, and add the Strawberry/pink layer on top of the crust, and smooth out evenly in the pan.  Place the pan back in the freezer, and leave for 4 hours, or until cheesecake is set, and frozen to the touch.  When the Strawberry layer is frozen, remove the mixing bowl from the refrigerator, and pour the Banana/Yellow layer of cheesecake on top of the Strawberry layer.  Place the pan back in the freezer, and leave until the cheesecake is set or frozen to the touch, about 3 – 4 hours.  (Add the food coloring gel starting with 2 or three drops and add more if you prefer a brighter color).

Step 4: You can leave the cheesecake in the freezer until time to serve.  When ready to serve the cheesecake, remove the Spring-form from the pan.  Slice the banana in 1/4-inch slices, and place on top of the cheesecake.  Pipe the Vanilla frosting in large dollops around the edge of the cheesecake.  Drizzle the chocolate syrup all over the top of the cheesecake, and top with Maraschino cherries on top of the frosting dollops. 

These flavors come together harmoniously, creating a delightful dessert that is loved by many.