Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding
A no-bake layered dessert with tangy whipped cheesecake filling, vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers that soften into cake-like layers as it chills. Creamy, fruity, and absolutely irresistible — ready in 25 minutes plus chill time.
- Total Time3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pudding Layer
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
- 3 cups cold whole milk
Assembly
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- crushed strawberry wafers or freeze-dried strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whip until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until combined.
- Make the Vanilla Pudding: Whisk both boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups cold whole milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to firm up while you slice fruit.
- Assemble the Layers: Start with a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom of a trifle bowl. Add sliced bananas and strawberries. Spread a thick layer of cheesecake mixture, followed by a layer of pudding. Repeat layers until you reach the top of the dish.
- Garnish and Chill: Top with extra strawberries and crushed strawberry wafers or freeze-dried strawberries if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
Notes
Use fully softened cream cheese (30-45 minutes at room temperature) to avoid lumps. Cold whole milk is essential for the pudding to set properly. Tuck banana slices between layers to prevent browning, or toss in lemon juice. This dessert gets better overnight as the wafers soften into cake-like layers. Can be made in individual dessert cups for a more elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 310
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Protein: 5
