Description
A creamy no-bake cheesecake filled with ripe bananas and fluffy whipped topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups vanilla wafers
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box of instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 16 ounces whipped topping (thawed and divided in half)
- 2 bananas (sliced)
Instructions
- Make the crust: Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening. Add the vanilla wafers and brown sugar to a food processor and blend until you have fine crumbs. Slowly pour the melted butter into the processor while it runs at low speed until the crumbs are completely coated and begin to clump together. Firmly press the crumbs into the bottom of the springform pan, and place it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: While the crust is freezing, take a large bowl and use an electric mixer to blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Blend in the pudding mix and Greek yogurt, followed by mixing in 8 ounces of the whipped topping. Use the electric mixer at low speed to avoid deflating the fluffy mixture. Mix until thick and well combined.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Once the crust is ready, layer sliced bananas evenly over the crust. Spoon the banana pudding cheesecake filling over the bananas, carefully smoothing it out to create an even layer.
- Top it off: Spread the remaining 8 ounces of whipped topping on top of the cheesecake. Cover with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes, but overnight is best for maximum flavor.
- Serve with love: When you’re ready to serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the cheesecake before gently releasing the outer ring of the springform pan. Top with extra whipped cream, vanilla wafers, or banana slices, and serve chilled.
Notes
Make ahead of time for best flavor. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 322mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg