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No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Caroline

No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake filling, fresh bananas, and classic vanilla wafers for the ultimate no-bake dessert. Rich, smooth, and perfectly banana-flavored—ideal for potlucks, holidays, or warm-weather treats.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vanilla wafers, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 box banana pudding mix (3.4 oz, instant)
  • 1 cup cold whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3 large bananas, sliced
  • whipped cream (optional)
  • extra vanilla wafers (for garnish)
  • fresh banana slices (for garnish)

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer or stand mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
  2. Combine crumbs with melted butter and mix until evenly coated.
  3. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Freeze the crust for 15 minutes to set.
  5. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  6. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
  7. Add pudding mixture and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined.
  8. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  9. Fold whipped cream gently into the cheesecake batter.
  10. Spread half the filling over the chilled crust.
  11. Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the filling.
  12. Spread remaining filling on top and smooth the surface.
  13. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  14. Garnish with whipped cream, vanilla wafers, and fresh banana slices before serving.
  15. Slice with a sharp knife for clean edges.

Notes

Chill overnight for the best structure. Use firm bananas to minimize browning. Wipe the knife clean between cuts for picture-perfect slices.