No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake (Irresistibly Creamy & Easy)
A creamy, no bake banana pudding cheesecake layered with Nilla wafers, smooth filling, and fresh bananas. Easy, rich, and perfect for make-ahead desserts or special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups Nilla wafers crushed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 24 oz cream cheese 3 blocks, softened
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box 3.4 oz banana pudding mix (dry)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Pudding Layer:
- 1 box 3.4 oz banana pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- For Layers & Topping:
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- ½ tub Cool Whip or whipped cream
- Extra Nilla wafers optional
Instructions
- Prepare the crust : Mix crushed wafers, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a pan and chill for 1 hour.
- Whip the cream : Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Make the filling : Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk, vanilla, and dry pudding mix. Mix until creamy.
- Combine : Gently fold whipped cream into the mixture.
- Assemble layers : Spread filling over crust. Add banana slices and wafers.
- Prepare pudding layer : Mix pudding with 1 cup milk until thick. Spread over cheesecake layer.
- Top and chill : Add Cool Whip on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve : Garnish with wafers or bananas before serving.
Notes
- Chill overnight for best texture
- Use full-fat cream cheese for stability
- Add bananas just before serving to prevent browning