NO-BAKE BANANA SPLIT CHEESECAKE CUPS WITH CARAMEL DRIZZLE

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Ingredients

Crust Layer

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness)

Substitutions:
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers or crushed gluten-free cookies. For a low-sugar version, omit the brown sugar or use a sugar substitute.

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Substitutions:
Neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat) works well instead of cream cheese for a lighter version. You can also use Greek yogurt whipped with cream for a tangy alternative.

Fruit & Chocolate Layers

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced

  • ½ cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce

  • ¼ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Optional Additions:
Crushed pineapple, strawberry jam, or fresh sliced strawberries can be added between layers for a more traditional banana split profile.

Toppings

  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs

  • Maraschino cherries (1 per cup)

  • Optional: chopped nuts (walnuts or peanuts), sprinkles, or whipped cream

    Ingredients

    Crust Layer

    • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)

    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness)

    Substitutions:
    For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers or crushed gluten-free cookies. For a low-sugar version, omit the brown sugar or use a sugar substitute.

    Cheesecake Filling

    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Substitutions:
    Neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat) works well instead of cream cheese for a lighter version. You can also use Greek yogurt whipped with cream for a tangy alternative.

    Fruit & Chocolate Layers

    • 2 ripe bananas, sliced

    • ½ cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce

    • ¼ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

    Optional Additions:
    Crushed pineapple, strawberry jam, or fresh sliced strawberries can be added between layers for a more traditional banana split profile.

    Toppings

    • ½ cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs

    • Maraschino cherries (1 per cup)

    • Optional: chopped nuts (walnuts or peanuts), sprinkles, or whipped cream

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