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In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
03 -
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
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Layer the well-drained crushed pineapple evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
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Arrange the sliced bananas on top of the pineapple layer.
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Spread the whipped topping evenly over the banana layer.
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Sprinkle the sliced strawberries and chopped nuts over the whipped topping.
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Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
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Garnish with maraschino cherries.
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Refrigerate the banana split cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set.
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Serve chilled.