No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake

No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake 🍌

Indulge in this No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake! This dessert features a luscious cookie crust, creamy cheesecake, fresh bananas, velvety pudding, and a cloud of whipped cream. It’s the perfect treat for gatherings, and each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures.

Recipe Overview:

• Total Time: 3 hours
• Prep Time: 3 hours
• Servings: 10 servings
• Calories: 865 kcal
• Course: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients:

• For the Crust:

• 11 oz vanilla wafers
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• For the Pudding:

• 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

• For the Cheesecake:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 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:

1. Prepare the Crust:

Spray Pan: Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

Make Crust: In a food processor, grind the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter with the crumbs and mix until fully incorporated.

Press Crust: Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan to create a thick crust (about 1/2 inch up the sides).

Chill: Refrigerate the crust for at least 30 minutes to set.

2. Prepare the Pudding:

Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.

Add Cream: Whisk in 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream until no lumps remain. Then whisk in the remaining heavy cream and vanilla extract.

Cook Pudding: Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking continuously.

Temper Eggs: After about 5 minutes (when the mixture is warm but not boiling), pour 1/4 cup of the warm mixture into the lightly beaten egg yolks and whisk vigorously. Immediately pour the egg mixture into the saucepan, continuing to whisk.

Thicken Pudding: Cook until the pudding thickens and bubbles, then remove from heat. Cover the top of the pudding with plastic wrap (make sure it touches the surface) and poke 5 holes in the plastic with a toothpick. Let cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for an additional 2 hours.

3. Prepare the Cheesecake:

Beat Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed.

Add Sugar: Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until combined.

Incorporate Cream and Vanilla: Add 2 tbsp of heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour the cheesecake filling into the chilled crust, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

4. Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping:

Chill Tools: Chill the mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Whip Cream: Pour 2 cups of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until bubbly and starting to thicken.

Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

5. Assembly:

Slice Bananas: Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick slices and layer them on top of the chilled cheesecake.

Spread Pudding: Carefully spread the chilled pudding over the bananas using an offset spatula.

Top with Whipped Cream: Spread the whipped cream over the pudding, reserving 1.5 cups to pipe along the border.

Garnish: Sprinkle the top with crushed vanilla wafers and banana chips if desired.

Chill Again: Refrigerate for an additional 2 to 4 hours to allow the cheesecake to set properly.

6. Serve:

Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy this delightful No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake!

Tips:

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some lemon juice on the banana slices to prevent browning.

Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and a smooth texture.

This no-bake cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for warm weather gatherings! 🍰🍌✨