Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake richness with fresh strawberries and bananas, layered for an impressive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (5.1 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 box vanilla wafers (or other cookies of choice)
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Crushed strawberry wafers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens. Set it aside to firm up.
- In a serving dish or individual cups, layer the vanilla wafers at the bottom. Add a layer of banana slices and strawberries on top of the cookies.
- Spread a layer of the cheesecake mixture over the fruit, then add a layer of vanilla pudding, smoothing it out. Repeat layers as needed.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and crushed strawberry wafers for added texture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and pudding to firm up.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning. This dessert can be made a day in advance to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry, cheesecake, banana, pudding, dessert, no-bake