Description
A creamy and luscious Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding combining rich cream cheese, whipped cream, and instant banana pudding layered with fresh strawberries, bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers. This no-bake dessert is chilled for a few hours to meld the flavors and topped with whipped cream for an indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Pudding
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
Layers & Toppings
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 bananas, sliced
- ½ cup strawberry sauce or puree
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light, fluffy cheesecake base.
- Make the Banana Pudding: Whisk together the instant banana pudding mix with cold milk in a separate bowl until the mixture thickens. Allow it to sit for a few minutes to fully set, then fold the thickened pudding into the cheesecake filling, blending them into one smooth creamy mixture.
- Layer the Dessert: In a serving dish or individual cups, start by adding a layer of crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers. Spoon a layer of the banana cheesecake mixture over the crumbs, then drizzle with strawberry sauce. Top with diced fresh strawberries and banana slices. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing off with a final layer of fresh fruit and cookie crumbs on top.
- Chill & Serve: Cover the assembled dessert and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight to let the flavors meld and the pudding set fully. Before serving, optionally garnish with additional whipped cream, extra fresh fruit, and more crumbled cookies for added texture and decoration. Serve chilled and enjoy this creamy, fruity delight.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dessert overnight to enhance flavor melding.
- Use fresh, ripe bananas and strawberries for maximum freshness and taste.
- Crushed graham crackers can be substituted with vanilla wafers depending on preference.
- Can be prepared in individual serving cups for easy portion control.
- Optional whipped cream topping adds extra richness and visual appeal.
