One taste of a creamy banana split can take us back to our childhoods in a “split” second. This pie has almost all the elements of a classic banana split – a crunchy base, creamy middle layer, bananas, pineapple, and strawberries with a creamy coconut whipped topping and tangy mango drizzled walnuts.
The ingredients are not complicated, and chances are you already have most – if not all – the products on hand. Prep your graham cracker crust first and set aside, then add the yummy fruit ingredients including cream cheese, bananas, strawberries and pineapple – you can substitute whatever fruit you like (cherries, anyone?)
Doesn’t this just make you yearn for summer sunshine and a banana split? Carrying on…
Did you know you can make a delicious whipped topping using coconut milk? It’s true! No need to keep other (oily!) whipped toppings in your freezer when you can keep coconut milk in a can in your pantry! The process is really simple and a key point is to ensure your coconut milk and bowl are both well chilled. Add in vanilla to suit your taste and you’re a whipped coconut milk topping goddess!
To give the walnuts more flavor, I used Thai Kitchen Spicy Thai Mango Dipping Sauce as a glaze and then broiled them for a few minutes.
The result was a crunchy, nutty-but-sweet topping that I wanted to eat by the spoonful but had to save for the pie!
Speaking of results…
If you’re curious how this all comes together, here’s the recipe below. I promise you it’s not at all difficult and the results are so worth the extra steps of making your own crust and whipped coconut milk topping! This pie keeps for several days in the fridge if your guests don’t lick the plate clean on its first serving.
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 7 Tbsp butter, softened
- 3 Tbsp crushed walnuts
- 2 Tbsp Thai Kitchen Spicy Thai Mango Dipping Sauce
- 8 oz package of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup icing sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 banana, sliced
- ½ can (14fl oz or 398 ml) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk, liquid removed (Place can in fridge overnight to allow the liquid and coconut milk to separate, it’s important that this is chilled properly before using)
- 2 Tsp Club House Pure Vanilla Extract
- 10-12 strawberries, sliced
- Mix crumbs and butter with a spoon until well blended. Press into a 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees and then set aside to cool.
- Turn oven to broil and arrange crushed walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle 2 Tbsp of Thai Kitchen Spicy Thai Mango Dipping Sauce on the walnuts and broil for 3-5 minutes, stirring once. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese, ½ cup butter and 1 cup icing sugar. Spread on cooled graham cracker crust.
- Top cream cheese layer with crushed pineapple and sliced bananas.
- Next, spoon the contents of one can (chilled overnight in the fridge) Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk (do not use the liquid in the can) into a well-chilled mixing bowl. Mix at high speed until fluffy and light with peaks (about 3-5 minutes). Add in vanilla.
- Top the pie with the coconut milk whipped cream, sliced strawberries and finally the candied walnuts. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for your guests!
Thanks, Tenille! I have printed this. I didn’t know that coconut milk could be whipped, either, so i learned something! I will try it soon.
Enjoy! Yes! It’s so great, especially for my friends in northern communities, to be able to have something like Coconut Milk in your pantry to whip up into a frosting in no time!
Oh my this looks amazing Tenille! I we were neighbour I would come over. Cream cheese and coconut milk, I’m drooling.
Awe thank you Helene! I wish we *were* neighbors! I’m positive you could whip this up in no time yourself though!
Yes and we could exchange recipes and do ‘tasting’ days 🙂
Seriously making this, this weekend!
this looks amazing , oh how i wish i didnt LOVE food , this is going on my must try list , thank you
yummy, this was the one I was voting on!
It’s no surprise that you won the Thai Kitchen Canada contest with this amazing dessert. A delicious combination of so many of my favourite dessert foods!
Fantastic Banana Split Pie! I made it for my family and everyone wanted seconds!
I am so glad this was the winning recipe. It is so delicious!
I adore this recipe (and voted for it too!). Even though I have yet to make it…My husband just glanced over and said “Can we have that?” Haha…Guess that’s my cue that I need to get my butt in order and just do it. I know there were many other recipes here too, that I want to try! Thanks for such a lovely blog 🙂
This looks amazing and relatively simple to make! I know what dessert I’m whipping up next!
Omg this looks delicious,thanks so much for sharing
Made your winning recipe this past weekend for a family dinner and it was a big hit.
This looks so delicious!!!!!!
Wow! That looks amazing and would be a great summer desert. I think the walnuts are a great touch for a little texture and crunch.
This recipe looks mind glowingly awesome Tenille!
This looks amazing and simple to make too! I am going to love this dessert.There is nothing like fresh fruit to make a fabulous dessert!
I love your banana split pie! It’s delicious!
This looks mouthwateringly amazing, what a perfect summer dish for a bbq event!
amazing yummy ty for sharing im gonna have to make this ty
I have pinned this recipe. It would be good next time it is my turn to bring dessert to a dinner.
Wow!! This looks AMAZING!!
This sounds delicious,will be trying this one soon
Making this recipe for my next potluck!
That is a great pie. Very different than the usual variety.
My husband’s Birthday is next week, and he is not a big fan of cake. This would be perfect, thanks for the idea!
elvis approves
now that I can but coconut milk I will have to try this
Oh my gosh this looks so good !
This banana split pie sounds delicious and looks amazing too.It would be great to make and present to my family.The strawberries look so refreshing.