Chocolate Banana Icebox Cake 🍫🍌

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Crust

• 2 cups (200g) chocolate cookie crumbs

• 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Banana Layer

• 3 ripe bananas, sliced

For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream

• ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

For the Chocolate Ganache

• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream

• ¾ cup (130g) chocolate chips

Topping

• Whipped cream

• Chocolate shavings

• Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter.

2. Press firmly into an 8-inch (20cm) square pan.

3. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Chocolate Filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.

3. Mix in melted chocolate.

4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.

5. Fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.

Step 3: Assemble

1. Arrange banana slices evenly over the chilled crust.

2. Spread the chocolate cheesecake filling on top.

3. Smooth the surface with a spatula.

Step 4: Prepare the Ganache

1. Heat heavy cream until steaming.

2. Pour over chocolate chips.

3. Let sit for 2 minutes.

4. Stir until smooth and glossy.

5. Cool slightly before spreading over the filling.

Step 5: Chill

1. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

2. The longer it chills, the cleaner the slices.

Step 6: Decorate

1. Top with whipped cream.

2. Sprinkle chocolate shavings and mini chocolate chips.

3. Slice and serve chilled.

Yield

• 9–12 servings

Prep Time

• 25 minutes

Chill Time

• 6 hours

Total Time

• 6 hours 25 minutes

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 420

• Carbohydrates: 32g

• Protein: 5g

• Fat: 30g

• Sugar: 24g

Tips for Success

✅ Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.

✅ Add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the filling for a chocolate-banana-peanut butter variation.

✅ Freeze for 30 minutes before slicing for bakery-style clean cuts.

✅ Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This creamy Chocolate Banana Icebox Cake features layers of rich chocolate cheesecake filling, fresh bananas, a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, silky ganache, and fluffy whipped cream—an irresistible no-bake dessert for chocolate lovers. 🍫🍌✨