Description
Strawberry Banana Cream Delight is a no-bake, refreshing layered dessert featuring a crisp graham cracker crust, a smooth cream cheese and whipped cream filling, and fresh banana and strawberry slices topped with a glossy strawberry glaze. Perfect for a light, fruity treat that requires minimal prep and no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves, warmed slightly
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar thoroughly to create the crust mixture.
- Press into Dish: Firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish, then refrigerate to set while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, keeping the mixture light and airy.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust in the baking dish.
- Add Fruit Layers: Arrange the banana slices uniformly over the filling, then layer the sliced strawberries on top of the bananas.
- Glaze the Fruit: Drizzle the warmed strawberry preserves over the fruit layer and gently spread it to coat evenly for a shiny finish.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up and meld flavors.
- Serve: Slice the dessert into portions and serve cold. Keep leftovers covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Notes
- This dessert requires no baking, making it an easy, quick option for summer or warm weather.
- Use fresh ripe bananas and strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- If desired, substitute strawberry preserves with raspberry or mixed berry preserves for a different glaze flavor.
- To prevent bananas from browning, you can lightly brush them with lemon juice before layering.
