Description
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness of this No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake. A delightful twist on a classic dessert, this recipe combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with the tropical sweetness of bananas, all without ever having to turn on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1 1/4 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
For the layers and topping:
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- Extra vanilla wafers for layering and garnish
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter, press into a 9-inch springform pan, and chill.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and banana pudding mix. Fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Layer filling, bananas, and wafers. Repeat layers, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and wafers before serving.
Notes
- Enhance banana flavor with banana wafers or mashed bananas in the filling.
- Best enjoyed chilled within 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
