Description
A creamy, no-bake cheesecake that combines rich cream cheese and banana pudding for a nostalgic dessert that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups vanilla wafers
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box of instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 16 ounces whipped topping (thawed and divided in half)
- 2 bananas (sliced)
Instructions
- Make the crust. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening. In a food processor, add the vanilla wafers and brown sugar; blend until the wafers become fine crumbs. While the food processor runs on low speed, slowly pour in the melted butter until the crumbs are coated and start to clump together. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan, and then place it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in the banana cream pudding mix and Greek yogurt, mixing until well combined. Then, incorporate 8 ounces of the whipped topping with the electric mixer on low speed to keep it light and airy. Blend until the mixture is thick and smooth.
- Assemble the cheesecake! Begin by placing the sliced banana in a single layer over the frozen crust. Carefully spoon the banana pudding cheesecake filling over the bananas, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula. Finally, spread the remaining 8 ounces of whipped topping over the cheesecake filling. Cover the cheesecake loosely with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours—overnight is recommended for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve the cheesecake by running a thin knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the sides. Carefully release the outer ring of the springform pan. Top with whipped cream, extra vanilla wafers, or fresh banana slices for that delightful finishing touch. Enjoy your chilled cheesecake!
Notes
This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor. For clean slices, dip your knife in warm water before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg