Description
A delightful dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling layered atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 ounces each)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
- 3 large bananas, sliced
- 8 ounces strawberries, sliced
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed (for topping)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 8 maraschino cherries
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the crust. In a food processor, combine the graham cracker crumbs and chopped pecans until fine crumbs form. Add the melted butter and mix until everything is well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish, creating an even layer. Set aside.
- For the creamy filling, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh lemon juice together in a large bowl. Beat for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in 8 ounces of thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated. Pour this delightful mixture over your prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing it out evenly.
- Layer the sliced bananas and strawberries atop the cheesecake filling. Next, spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the fruit layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes, or ideally overnight. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle the bars with mini chocolate chips and pecans, then add maraschino cherries on top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup for that finishing touch. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, chill longer for a firmer texture and substitute fruits as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg