No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake (Printable)

Creamy banana pudding and cheesecake layers in individual cups with fresh bananas 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 instant banana pudding mix (3.4 oz)
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)

# Steps:

01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl, mixing until evenly moistened. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form the crust base.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Whisk together instant banana pudding mix and cold milk in a clean bowl for 2 minutes until thickened and smooth.
05 - Spoon half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each cup, spreading evenly to create the first creamy layer.
06 - Arrange a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling in each cup, pressing them lightly into the cream.
07 - Divide the prepared banana pudding evenly among the cups, spooning it over the banana slices to create the middle layer.
08 - Spread the remaining cheesecake mixture over the pudding layer in each cup, smoothing the tops with a spoon or spatula.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, arrange fresh banana slices on top, and add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover the cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set properly before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Everything comes together with just a hand mixer and zero oven time
  • Individual cups mean everyone gets their own perfectly portioned dessert
  • The layers look impressive but honestly require zero special skills
02 -
  • Skip the food processor for crushing wafers since fine crumbs make the crust too dense
  • Fold the whipped cream in by hand to keep the cheesecake filling light and airy
  • Wait to add fresh banana slices until right before serving to prevent browning
03 -
  • Run your spoon under hot water between scoops for the cleanest layers
  • Toss banana slices in a teaspoon of lemon juice to keep them bright yellow

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