For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large bananas, sliced
- 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce, slightly warmed
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 cup drained maraschino cherries
Directions:
- To make crust, in large bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt. Pour out into buttered 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Press mixture firmly into bottom of dish using hands. Place in freezer about 10 minutes.
- To make filling, beat cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Pour onto chilled crust and use a rubber spatula to smooth out evenly. Top with sliced bananas in an even layer. Spread with crushed pineapple, followed by sliced strawberries.
- To make topping, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract in medium bowl until soft peaks form, about 5 to 8 minutes. Spoon whipped cream on top of pineapple and strawberry layer; gently spread to form an even layer. Drizzle with hot fudge sauce and top with nuts, sprinkles and cherries. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until set, about 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve.