Description
A delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split in a fun, shareable fruit pizza format with a buttery crust and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk, if needed
- 3–4 ripe bananas
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries
- Maraschino cherries, drained
- ½ cup chocolate syrup or melted dark chocolate (for drizzling)
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or walnuts (optional, for sprinkling)
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease or line a 13×9-inch baking pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the crust tender.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light, airy, and completely smooth.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated, then beat on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and add heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve desired consistency.
- Slice bananas (lightly brush with lemon juice to prevent browning) and prepare remaining fruits.
- Once the crust is completely cool, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface and arrange fruits on top.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and optionally sprinkle with chopped nuts and decorate with maraschino cherries.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to set before serving. Optionally serve with whipped cream.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe bananas and chill the assembled pizza before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg