No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake (Printable Version)
Creamy layers of cheesecake and banana pudding in individual cups with fresh banana slices and crispy vanilla wafer topping.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
→ Banana Pudding Layer
07 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
08 - 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
09 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
→ Topping
10 - Additional vanilla wafer crumbs
11 - Fresh banana slices
12 - Whipped cream (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form the crust.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Layer cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, using about half the mixture.
06 - Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling.
07 - Spoon banana pudding over the banana layer, dividing evenly among cups.
08 - Top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, more banana slices, and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover and refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect little cup of heaven
- The texture contrast between creamy cheesecake and crunchy wafers is absolutely addictive
- No oven required, so they're perfect for hot summer days when turning on the kitchen feels like punishment
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- The number one mistake people make is not letting the cream cheese soften completely, which leaves tiny grainy bits in your otherwise perfect cheesecake layer
- Add your banana slices right before serving if possible—they start to brown after a few hours and nobody wants sad brown bananas on their dessert
03 -
- Set out all ingredients 30 minutes before starting—room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a better final texture
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes before whipping cream, it makes the process faster and the whipped cream more stable