Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, crunchy vanilla wafers, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for a quick yet impressive treat that delights with every bite.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 2 cups vanilla pudding, prepared
Fruit and Layers
- 3 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 box vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Fold in Cream and Pudding: Gently fold the whipped topping and prepared vanilla pudding into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light and fluffy texture without overmixing.
- Layer Ingredients: In a serving dish, create a base layer by arranging vanilla wafers evenly across the bottom. Add a layer of sliced bananas and then a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the wafers.
- Add Cheesecake Layer: Spread a generous portion of the cheesecake mixture over the fruit layers, smoothing it out evenly.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering vanilla wafers, bananas, strawberries, and cheesecake mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheesecake mixture on top.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the assembled pudding for at least 4 hours or until set and chilled thoroughly.
- Serve: Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers if desired, then serve chilled for a fresh, creamy dessert experience.
Notes
- Assemble shortly before chilling to prevent bananas from browning and maintain freshness.
- Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers for added texture and presentation.
- Store the pudding refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American