Description
This no-bake banana pudding cheesecake is a creamy, rich, and easy dessert perfect for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or healthy snack alternatives when you want something indulgent. Packed with banana flavor, smooth cheesecake filling, and a buttery crust, this easy recipe is one of the best food ideas for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 package (3.4 oz) banana pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2–3 bananas, sliced
1 cup whipped cream
1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then press into a pan and chill.
2. Whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
4. Combine pudding with cream cheese mixture.
5. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into filling.
6. Spread filling over crust evenly.
7. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
8. Top with bananas, whipped cream, and crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling.
Chill overnight for best results and structure.
Add banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg