Brownies combined with a banana split is the best of both worlds. This Banana Split Pie Recipe has layers of gooey brownies and a creamy banana cheesecake baked in a sugar cone crust. Watch everyone's eyes light up when you serve this banana split dessert.
Banana splits are the ultimate summer dessert. There is something about bananas topped with ice cream and all the toppings that makes everyone smile.
Years ago I waitressed at Friendly's and served banana splits and ice cream sundaes to customers. There is something so fun about adding all the toppings to a giant banana split!
The best part about banana splits is how versatile they are. You can add whatever toppings you enjoy to them!
One of my favorite things to do is make banana split desserts. It's so easy to add those banana split flavors to different things like brownies, coffee cakes, or cookies.
Why This Works
This banana split brownie recipe was a fun way to add a banana split dessert on top of a brownie pie. Bananas and chocolate is a delicious combo.
A gooey brownie baked in a crust is the perfect base for a creamy banana cheesecake. Adding all the classic banana split toppings before you serve this pie is a must. This sweet dessert will satisfy the chocolate and fruit lovers in your family.
What makes this banana split pie unique is the crust. The original recipe from 10 years ago had a waffle cone crust, but that ends up a little chewy after baking.
A sugar cone crust is a great option because they bake up nice and crispy!
What is a Banana Split made of?
A traditional banana split has chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream served between a banana that has been "split" in half. The ice cream scoops are topped with syrups, fruit, whipped cream, cherries, and nuts.
Ingredients Needed
Each layer of these banana split brownies only takes a few ingredients. Using a box brownie mix saves some time for that layer.
- Crust - sugar cones, sugar, melted butter
- Brownie - boxed brownie mix, water, oil, egg
- Banana Cheesecake - cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg, banana, flour
- Toppings - strawberries, hot fudge, Cool Whip, sprinkles, nuts, cherries
BRUCREW TIP: Make and use this whipped cream recipe if you do not like Cool Whip.
How To Make
This banana split pie only takes a few minutes to make. Each layer comes together very quickly. It's a great dessert to make the night before, so it has time to chill. When you are ready to serve, pull out all the toppings and have fun decorating.
Step One: Make a Sugar Cone Crust
This easy crust is made from a box of sugar cones that have been crushed into crumbs. It's very similar to a graham cracker crust, but the sugar cones give the banana split pie such a fun and unique flavor.
- Stir together the crushed cones, sugar, and butter.
- Press evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9 ½ inch deep dish pie plate.
Step Two: Make Brownie Layer
This brownie pie starts with a box mix. Make sure you follow the recipe directions because you will not use the same amounts as what the box calls for.
- Mix together the box brownie mix, oil, water, and egg until thick.
- Spread in sugar cone crust evenly and gently. It will be very thick and sticky.
- Bake 35 minutes.
Step Three: Make Banana Cheesecake
Adding one ripe mashed banana to this simple vanilla cheesecake gives it just enough banana flavor. It is subtle, but definitely there.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
- Add the flour, egg, vanilla, and banana and mix again.
- Spoon gently over the baked brownie. The pie plate will be very full.
- Bake another 25 minutes.
- Remove and cool on a wire rack for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate until chilled.
Step Four: Decorate the Banana Split Pie
Since this is a banana split dessert, we added a few traditional banana split toppings to it.
- Arrange strawberry halves over the top of the chilled brownie pie.
- Spoon Cool Whip into a piping bag with icing tip 1M. Swirl it around the outside edge of the banana pie.
- Top with cherries, nuts, and sprinkles.
- Drizzle warm hot fudge all over the strawberries right before serving.
FAQ'S
How do you store a banana split pie?
Keep the banana split brownies in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Can you make this banana split brownie recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the cheesecake brownies 1-2 days ahead of time. Add the toppings and fruit right before serving, so it doesn't get wet and mushy.
More Banana Split Recipes
- Fluff Recipe
- Oreo Banana Split
- Banana Split Cheesecake
- Banana Split Bundt Cake
- Banana Split Coffee Cake
- Banana Pudding Popcorn
Other Brownie Desserts
- Recipes using Brownie Mix
- Brownie Bottom Cookie Dough Cheesecake
- Butterfinger Brownies
- Brownie Desserts
- Salted Caramel Brownies
- Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies
- Oreo Mousse Brownie
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Recipe
Banana Split Pie Recipe
Brownies combined with a banana split is the best of both worlds. This Banana Split Pie Recipe has layers of gooey brownies and a creamy banana cheesecake. A sugar cone crust adds a fun twist to the easy banana split dessert.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed sugar cones (5 oz. box/12 cones)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Pie
- 1 brownie mix (9x13 size)
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 large egg
For the Cheesecake
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup mashed banana (1 med-lg banana)
- 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
For the Topping
- 4 cups strawberry halves
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles
- 1 jar maraschino cherries with stems
- ¼ cup hot fudge ice cream topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the sugar cone crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9 ½ inch deep dish pie plate.
- In a large bowl, combine all the brownie ingredients and stir until mixed. Spoon into the crust carefully. Bake for 35-37 minutes.
- While the brownie is baking, beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the flour, vanilla, egg, and banana and beat again
- Spread on top of the baked brownie very carefully. Bake another 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 1-2 hours. Refrigerate 3-4 hours or overnight.
- Place strawberry halves on top of the chilled pie.
- Spoon Cool Whip into a piping bag fitted with icing tip 1M. Add swirls around the outside edge of the pie.
- Top swirls with nuts, sprinkles, and cherries.
- Heat the hot fudge in microwave safe bowl for 10 seconds. Spoon into plastic bag and cut one corner off. Drizzle over strawberries right before serving.
Notes
- You can use a regular pie crust or graham cracker crust instead, if you like.
- Recipe adapted from Pillsbury
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 433Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 175mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
(original photo from March 2012)
*This Banana Split Brownie Pie was first published March 14, 2012. The post and photos were updated and republished June 3, 2021.
Blackbaker
Heavenly!! 😀
Kate
Your pic of this pie is so perfect! I made this tonight and had a few problems. My crust got pretty darn brown after baking 50 mins, yet my brownies remained a gooey mess. I'm not sure what to do. I love the concept but your chocolate base looks so fudgy and mine does not.
I followed the recipe as written above.
You used a glass pie plate, correct? I used a stoneware pie dish - I'm wondering if that's the problem.
Anyway - thanks so much! I'm not giving on up on this recipe, the flavor combos are just too good!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I did use a glass pie plate...I'm not sure if that was the reason. You can cover your pie crust with foil strips when you add the cheesecake layer. That will help it to not brown so much. When you made the brownies, did you use all the ingredients on the back of the box or did you follow the directions? You have to just use the small amounts from the recipe or the brownie will not bake fast enough. You could also add another 5-10 minutes to the brownie baking time before adding the cheesecake. I know all ovens bake slightly different. I'm glad to hear you aren't giving up on the recipe...it really was delicious!!!
shelia little
This looks awesome! I pinned it and plan to get the ingredients to make....Yummy!
Jackie Johnson
I loved your whole diatribe on pi; I hated math, and it made my father insane, as I think he did calculus for entertainment, using a slide rule. He used to say this about Pi, and specifically about the equation pronounced "pi-are-squared." His response to that was always "Pie aren't square. Pie are round. Cornbread are square."
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama
This is so creative & looks absolutely AH-MAZING!
Stopping over from Crazy for Crust's Happy Pi Day Pie Party. 🙂
Selina Rupers
Oh my, I have to laugh at myself now! I just made this recipe. I never read your blog post... just scrolled to the recipe & printed it out (after finding it on Pinterest) and when I read the portion of the recipe for the brownies - I just assumed the oil & water measurements you gave were for whatever box of brownie mix you had... so I used the full amount that my box said to.
And lo and behold... mine came out gooey too! I guess that's what I get for not reading everything fully.... But, it was delicious!
Miz Helen
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great week end and enjoy your new Red Plate.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Beth Jackson Klosterboer
OMG, that pie looks sooooooo good. I love banana splits and am sure I'd love this pie too.
Beth @ Hungry Happenings
Heidi
YUM!! Thanks for sharing at our link party...this is being featured at {Junk in their Trunk} today!!
Alexis @ we like to learn as we go
I'm featuring this on my blog tomorrow! I hope you stop by again!
Winnie
Joycelyn
It's a bit hard to read this post after seeing these mouth-watering photos!
This pie looks AMAZING!!
Miz Helen
Joycelyn,
Your Banana Split Brownie Pie is just beautiful and a great recipe. It looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Miz Helen
4littlefergusons
Thanks for sharing with Weekend Potluck! I am printing this as we speak! ~Tonya from 4 little Fergusons
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com
Love this! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty friday link party and would LOVE for you to share this!
The Crunchy Mamacita
This looks like a great recipe! I would love for you to link it up to my Recipe Party.
Brandi
I think your gooey pie turned out fabulous looking. You take the best photos of your work!
carissa at lowercase letters
for the love of pie! i'm a day late, but i don't mind breaking the rules. ; )
amy (fearless homemaker)
even though this didn't turn out 100% as you expected, it looks absolutely wonderful + delicious! per usual, your pictures look gorgeous as well!
Sue Alexander
oh boy, I think the chewy brownie sounds amazing!
4Sisters
I totally vote for under-done brownies - the batter is my favorite part. I love that this crust is made of waffle cones 🙂
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos