Get ready to delight friends and family with this stunning No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake! A fabulous cookie crust, rich cheesecake, fresh bananas, creamy pudding and fresh whipped cream create an explosion of flavors and textures in your mouth. Each bite is better than the last!
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
You guys! I am so excited today to be sharing the most DELICIOUS no bake cheesecake I’ve ever had the pleasure to sink my teeth into. My husband said, and I quote, “This cheesecake is off the chain!!” My boys were fighting over who got to split the last slice and I was almost in tears when it was completely devoured less that 24 hours after it was first served.
Yes, THAT good.
I am not kidding. You HAVE to make this cheesecake….and when you do, you’ll know why it’s imperative that you buy my dear friend Julianne’s new book: No-Bake Treats: Incredible Unbaked Cheesecakes, Icebox Cakes, Pies and More. It’s going to rock your world.
Don’t just buy one…buy ten! This gorgeous and inspired book is going to be your friend’s favorite Christmas gift this year. Get one for your sister, your mom, and your mother-in-law and then have a no-bake cook off for fun.
Recipes like Mocha Mud Pie Ice Cream Cupcakes, Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Bars, and Hot Mess Nutella Snickers Pie (making that one tomorrow!) – each and every no-bake dessert is a winner. You seriously can’t go wrong here.
So let’s talk about this Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake. Each layer is made from scratch and this is one recipe where you don’t want to cut corners.
A vanilla wafer crust, decadent pudding that borders on custard it is so rich, a fabulously easy cheesecake layer, and all topped with freshly whipped cream. Each layer is perfection.
The only change I made to Julianne’s recipe was subbing in banana extract for the vanilla extract in the pudding but you could go either way.
I also thought it would be fun to top the cheesecake with banana chips and I love the added texture and color it brings to this glorious dessert.
Serve this cheesecake at your next party, potluck, or get together and get ready for the compliments to start to roll in!
More Banana Recipes
- Easy Banana Snack Cake
- Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
- Zucchini Banana Cake
- Easy Banana Pudding Pie
- Jumbo Chocolate Chip Toffee Banana Muffins
How To Make No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake
No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 11 oz vanilla wafers
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Pudding
- 2 large egg yolks lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- dash of salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp banana or vanilla extract
Cheesecake
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 whole bananas sliced
- 1/4 cup vanilla wafers crushed, for garnish
- banana chips for garnish optional
Instructions
Crust
- Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Using a food processor, grind the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs.
- Combine the melted butter and crumbs in a medium-size bowl and stir with a fork until the butter is fully incorporated.
- Press the crumbs onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan to create a thick crust. I went about half an inch up the side of the pan.
- Refrigerate crust for at least 30 minutes
Pudding
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
- Whisk in half a cup of heavy whipping cream and continue whisking until no lumps remain. Whisk in remaining heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract.
- Transfer contents to a medium-size saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking continuously.
- After about 5 minutes, when the mixture is warm but not boiling, pour 1/4 cup of the cream mixture into the lightly beaten eggs and whisk vigorously to temper.
- Immediately pour the eggs into the saucepan and continue whisking over medium-low heat.
- After several minutes, the pudding will start to thicken and bubble. Remove from heat.
- Cover the top of the pudding with plastic wrap making sure that the entire surface of the pudding is in contact with the plastic wrap. Poke 5 holes into the plastic wrap using a toothpick.
- Let cool for 30 minutes at room temperature before transferring to refrigerator. Chill for 2 more hours.
Cheesecake
- Beat softened cream cheese on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until combined.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract and beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Pour cheesecake filling into chilled pie crust, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Whipped Cream Topping
- Chill the mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour heavy whipping cream into mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed until the cream gets bubbly and starts to thicken.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
Assembly
- Slice the bananas 1/4-inch thick and place the slices on top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Carefully spread the chilled pudding over the top of the bananas using an offset spatula.
- Spread the whipped cream on top reserving about 1 1/2 cups to pipe along the border.
- Top with crushed vanilla wafers and banana chips if desired.
- Refrigerate an additional 2 to 4 hours to allow cheesecake to set properly.
Notes
Nutrition
Carla says
Hi-
I just love your site so much and always look forward to your emails!
I made this and it turned out perfect!
I would like to make it again but am wondering if i cane make the filling and crust a day ahead?
Thanks so much and always looking forward to more!
Carla
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Carla! You sure can! Just keep plastic wrap tightly on top so it doesn’t develop a skin. Hope you’re having a great week!
Karla A Kirkpatrick says
Such an easy dessert
Michele chris says
Looking so delicious.
Shery Sullivan says
I can’t wait to try this. I have extra bananas. Love your emails.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Shery! You’re going to LOVE it. Seriously incredible.
Ivory says
ONG, you just put me in heaven…
Deirdre Jennings says
In the U.K we don’t have vanilla wafers,what would be an alternative please
Mark Aguirre says
this picture are beautiful!!!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
What a fun cookbook! Sound like a great recipe too!
Karly says
If banana cream pie, cheesecake and heaven itself all came together to create a food love-child, this would be it. I’m totally obsessing over this- can’t wait to try it out!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Life changing Karly. Seriously, add this to your to-do list STAT 🙂
Kelly says
This cheesecake looks perfect, Trish! Love Julianne’s new book!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Isn’t it awesome Kelly? Everything looks absolutely divine!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Gosh now I NEED another slice!! I laughed out loud about your husbands comment hahah!! Thank you so much for sharing Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh man Julianne! You nailed this one – perfection!