No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake
This no-bake banana pudding cheesecake is a creamy, indulgent dessert that combines the classic flavors of banana pudding with the richness of cheesecake. It features a buttery vanilla shortbread crust, topped with a smooth filling made from cream cheese, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk, flavored with cheesecake and banana pudding mix for extra creaminess. Sliced bananas are placed on top, while a final layer of crushed nilla wafers adds a light, fluffy finish. The cheesecake is typically garnished with more banana slices and crumbled vanilla wafers. This offers a perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and refreshing banana flavor. If you like this recipe, try my Banana Pudding Stuffed French Toast next !
Here’s a breakdown of No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake key components:
- Crust: The base of this cheesecake is a mix with shortbread, melted butter, and a touch of sugar. It forms a firm, slightly sweet crust that complements the richness of the cheesecake filling.
- Cheesecake Filling: The filling is made from cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, which create a velvety, light texture. This recipe also features pudding mix (cheesecake and banana cream). This enhances the banana pudding flavor and thicken the mixture, giving it a slight, delightful firmness.
- Banana Flavor: Sliced bananas are arranged on the crust to add visual appeal and flavor.
- Topping: The cheesecake is garnished with more crumbled vanilla wafers for extra texture and flavor. The final touch is a drizzle of cookie butter.
This dessert is perfect for a warm day or when you want a lighter, easy treat that doesn’t require an oven. It’s creamy, refreshing, and the combination of banana and vanilla flavors makes it a crowd-pleasing favorite!
No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 storebought pie crust shortbread kind
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 packet banana creme pie pudding mix
- 1 packet cheesecake pudding mix
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- To a stand-mixer with the whisk attachment, add in cream cheese, pudding mix packets, vanilla extract, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- Mix until well combined (about 5 minutes), scraping the sides and the bottom every minute.
- Pour mixture into pie crust. Garnish with bananas, crushed nilla wafers, and a drizzle of caramel or cookie butter.