Description
A delightful no-bake cheesecake that combines rich flavors of cheesecake with smooth banana cream pudding, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz vanilla wafers
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Dash of salt
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp banana or vanilla extract
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 whole bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup vanilla wafers, crushed (for garnish)
- Banana chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Spray a 9-inch springform pan. Grind the vanilla wafers into crumbs and mix them with the melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Pudding: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. Add heavy cream and cook over medium heat. Temper the egg yolks and whisk into the mixture until thickened. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Prepare the Cheesecake: Beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and beat until smooth. Pour this mixture over the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping: Chill a bowl and whisk. Then, whip 2 cups of heavy cream and add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assembly: Layer the banana slices over the cheesecake, spread the cooled pudding on top, and then add the whipped cream topping. Garnish with crushed wafers and banana chips if desired. Chill everything for 2 to 4 hours.
- Serve: Slice the cheesecake and serve it chilled.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and ensure heavy whipping cream is well chilled before whipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, banana cream pudding, dessert recipe, easy dessert