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ππ΄ Tropical No-Bake Strawberry Split Cake
Ingredients
Crust:
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
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Β½ cup melted butter
Cream Layer:
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1Β½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Fruit Layers:
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2β3 bananas, sliced
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1Β½ cups crushed pineapple, well-drained
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1Β½β2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Topping:
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2 more cups whipped topping
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ΒΌ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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Extra strawberry slices + pineapple chunks for garnish
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Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
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Make the Crust:
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Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
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Press into a 9×13″ dish to form an even crust. Chill for 10β15 minutes.
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Prepare the Cream Layer:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy.
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Fold in whipped topping.
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Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
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Add the Fruit Layers:
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Layer banana slices over the cream mixture.
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Spread drained crushed pineapple evenly on top.
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Arrange strawberry slices over the pineapple.
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Top It Off:
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Spread remaining whipped topping over the fruit layer.
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Sprinkle with chopped nuts, extra strawberries, pineapple, and cherries if using.
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Chill:
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
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π‘ Tip:
Use very ripe bananas and fully drain your pineapple to avoid a soggy base. You can also drizzle a bit of strawberry syrup or passionfruit glaze on top before serving!