Description

This Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding is the ultimate no-bake dessert! Layers of creamy cheesecake filling, vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and juicy strawberries create a luscious, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Layer:

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Pudding Layer:

1 (5.1 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix
2 cups cold milk

For the Dessert Assembly:

1 box vanilla wafers (or cookies of choice)
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Crushed strawberry wafers (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth with no lumps.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until completely smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
In a dish or individual cups, layer vanilla wafers at the bottom.
Add a layer of sliced bananas and chopped strawberries.
Spread a portion of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the fruit.
Spoon vanilla pudding over the cheesecake layer and smooth it out.
Repeat layering cookies, fruit, cheesecake, and pudding as needed.
Top with fresh strawberries and crushed wafers if using.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to set.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle a little strawberry syrup between layers.
You can substitute graham crackers for vanilla wafers for a different twist.
Best served cold, and eaten within 2 days for freshest taste.