This banana split pie recipe has all the flavors you love in a banana split dessert! With layers of creamy no-bake cheesecake, banana pudding, fresh bananas, and all your favorite sundae toppings.

If you’re looking for a baked dessert, try my banana split poke cake. Also, see more of my favorite banana desserts.

A slice of banana split pie topped with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and sprinkles on a plate with the rest of the no-bake pie in the background.

Summer is the season of no-bake desserts. There are many ways that I could have prepared this banana split pie, but I just love the idea of a pie that doesn’t need the oven at all, even for the crust. Here, I’ve layered a no-bake vanilla cheesecake with instant banana pudding and fresh bananas, topped with fudge sauce, maraschino cherries, and sprinkles, just like a banana split.

One of my favorite things about this no-bake banana split pie is the waffle cone crust. After crushing waffle cones for the frosting on my Drumstick cake, I knew it belonged in this pie! If you’d rather have a cookie crust or a graham cracker crust, that will work just fine.

Close up of a forkful of banana split pie with a slice of pie on a plate in the background.

Ingredient Notes

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this no-bake banana split pie recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full list with exact measurements and recipe instructions.

Heavy Whipping Cream – Make sure to use heavy cream that’s for whipping, and not pouring cream. Full-fat heavy cream will give you a creamier cheesecake filling than lower-fat options. If you’d prefer not to make the whipped cream from scratch, substitute thawed Cool Whip instead.
Cream Cheese – Like the heavy cream, this should be full-fat. Ideally, use the cream cheese that comes in bricks, and not tubs.
Instant Banana Cream Pudding Mix – To mix with milk to make the banana pudding layer. You’ll find banana pudding mix in most major grocery stores from brands like Jell-O. If you can’t find that, instant vanilla pudding would be the best option.
Fresh Bananas – You can’t make a banana split without them! I layer banana slices on top of the pudding and top them with whipped cream before serving the pie. If you slice the bananas ahead of time, brush them with a little lemon juice. It helps keep them from browning too quickly.
Whipped Cream – You can use Cool Whip, or use additional heavy cream and powdered sugar to make homemade whipped cream for the topping.

No-bake banana split pie topped with whipped cream, cherries, and sprinkles, with a large slice missing.

Tips for Making No-Bake Banana Split Pie, Layer by Layer

Even though it looks like a complex dessert, I promise, this banana split pie isn’t hard. The components are easy to make, and you can even prepare certain layers, like the cheesecake and pudding, in advance. I’ve included tips below that I follow when making this dessert from scratch.

Waffle Cone Crust

I prepare the no-bake crust exactly like my graham cracker crust. Instead of graham crackers, I thought it would be fitting to use crushed waffle cones for this banana split pie. Crush the cones, mix the crumbs with melted butter, and then press the crust into the bottom and up the sides of a springform pan. I have a step-by-step guide on how to make a no-bake crust in a springform pan if you need it.

Cheesecake Filling

This is similar to the filling in my banana pudding cheesecake. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Afterward, use room-temperature, full-fat cream cheese when making the cheesecake layer as it blends more smoothly into the filling.

Banana Pudding

Next, you’ll prepare the instant banana cream pudding mix and spread it evenly over the cheesecake. The whole pie will go into the fridge for at least 4 hours to set. To keep a film from forming on top of the pudding, press plastic wrap directly against the surface.

Bananas and Whipped Cream

If you’re slicing the bananas ahead of time, toss them with a little lemon juice to prevent browning and keep them fresh for longer. Then, arrange the banana slices in a single layer on top of the pie. Right before serving, add fresh whipped cream.

What Toppings Go On a Banana Split?

I recommend leaving off the toppings until it’s time to serve your banana split pie. Especially the maraschino cherries, as they tend to bleed color into the whipped cream topping. When I’ve served this banana split pie for friends and family, I’ll sometimes set up a “sundae bar” with bowls of toppings, so everyone can decorate their own slice.

Maraschino cherries
Pineapple: Spread drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
Chopped nuts
Rainbow sprinkles
Hot fudge sauce (warm this up to make it easier to drizzle)
Caramel sauce
Fresh berries. Try layering strawberry slices over the banana slices on top of the pie.
Pie fillings, like strawberry or cherry
Tropical: Stir shredded plain or toasted coconut into the cheesecake filling and sprinkle it on top of the finished banana split pie.

Can I Make This In Another Pan?

Yes. If you don’t make this pie in a springform pan, you can use a 9-inch square baking dish or a pie plate as well. The pie plate will make it a bit more difficult to slice into the pie.

Make-Ahead and Storage

Refrigerate. It’s best to prepare the cheesecake and banana pudding layers in advance, as they need a few hours to chill in the fridge. You can refrigerate the pie up to 2-3 days ahead. Add the bananas, whipped cream, and toppings when it’s time to serve.
Freeze. I don’t recommend freezing the finished banana split pie as the filling becomes grainy and the bananas become mushy once they’re thawed.

No-Bake Banana Split Pie