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Irresistible No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake in 15 Minutes

no-bake banana pudding cheesecake
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A creamy no-bake cheesecake combining banana pudding and vanilla wafers for a delicious dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (Nilla Wafers)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana cream pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (for inside layers)
  • 2 bananas, sliced (for inside layers)
  • 1–2 bananas, sliced (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers (or cookie crumble)
  • 2–3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or caramel drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter (and sugar if using). Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside 5 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla.
  4. Add the thickened pudding to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully blended and creamy.
  5. Gently fold in whipped topping until fluffy and smooth.
  6. Spread half the filling over the crust. Sprinkle some crushed wafers and add a layer of banana slices. Add remaining filling and smooth the top.
  7. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours (overnight is best) until set.
  8. Top with banana slices, cookie crumbles, and a drizzle of condensed milk/caramel if desired. Slice cold and serve.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • Chill thoroughly for easier slicing.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge.

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