Alex Bala’s No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Total Time Prep: 45 min. + freezing
Yield 12 servings
This no-bake banana pudding cheesecake is the ultimate mash-up of two southern classics: creamy banana pudding and rich cheesecake. Featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust, a banana-flavored cheesecake filling and a fluffy whipped cream topping, this easy no-bake dessert looks gorgeous and tastes even better. It’s perfect for holidays, family gatherings or anytime you need a quick, make-ahead cheesecake. —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado

Ingredients

  • PUDDING TOPPING:
  • 1 package (4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • CHEESECAKE CENTERS:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 ounces instant banana cream pudding mix
  • 2 ounces instant cheesecake pudding mix
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
  • 24 to 26 Chessmen or shortbread cookies, divided
  • WHIPPED TOPPING:
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • GARNISH:
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced
  • Caramel sauce

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine banana pudding and cold milk; whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix vanilla wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Line a 9-in. springform with wax paper. Press crust onto the bottom of the pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, pudding mixes and vanilla. Beat until combined.
  4. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spread evenly over crust. Top with a layer of Chessmen cookies. Top with chilled banana pudding. Freeze until firm, 1-2 hours.
  6. When ready to serve, remove cake from freezer. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
  7. Garnish cake with remaining Chessmen cookies, whipped cream, banana slices and caramel drizzle.
This no-bake banana pudding cheesecake is the ultimate mash-up of two southern classics: creamy banana pudding and rich cheesecake. Featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust, a banana-flavored cheesecake filling and a fluffy whipped cream topping, this easy no-bake dessert looks gorgeous and tastes even better. It’s perfect for holidays, family gatherings or anytime you need a quick, make-ahead cheesecake. —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado
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