Description
A cool, creamy no-bake cheesecake that brings together classic banana pudding flavor, a buttery vanilla wafer crust, and a fluffy whipped topping for an easy dessert everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant banana pudding mix
- 3/4 cup cold milk
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 banana, sliced, for topping
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and make space in the refrigerator for chilling.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan. Chill the crust for 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix with the cold milk until slightly thickened.
- Beat the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- In another chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until firm peaks form, then gently fold it into the filling.
- Fold in the 2 sliced ripe bananas.
- Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or until fully set.
- Top with whipped topping, crushed vanilla wafers, and the sliced banana for topping just before serving.
- Release from the pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fully softened cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
- For the cleanest slices, dip a knife in warm water and wipe it between cuts.
- Add the banana slices on top close to serving time so they stay fresh-looking.
- This cheesecake can be made a day ahead and chilled overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: no-bake banana pudding cheesecake, banana pudding dessert, easy cheesecake, vanilla wafer crust, creamy no-bake dessert