Banana Cheesecake Icebox Cake: Easy, Indulgent Summer Delight
A deliciously easy and indulgent summer dessert featuring layers of creamy banana cheesecake and graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to create the crust.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until mixture is fluffy.
- Fold in sliced bananas gently to avoid mashing.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust evenly.
- Layer remaining banana slices on top of the cheesecake.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can drizzle some caramel sauce on top before serving.
- Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.