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Decadent No-Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust

A generous slice of banana cream cheesecake featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, fresh banana slices, and whipped cream topping.
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Make this rich, creamy, no-bake banana cream cheesecake featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust. This indulgent layered dessert is simple to prepare and perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or homemade)
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Gently fold half of the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Spread half of the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust. Arrange half of the sliced bananas over the filling layer.
  5. Prepare the banana pudding layer: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix with the cold milk for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
  6. Spoon the thickened banana pudding over the banana layer. Top with the remaining sliced bananas.
  7. Spread the remaining half of the cream cheese filling over the bananas. Top with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing the surface.
  8. Cover the cheesecake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
  9. Before serving, carefully release the springform pan sides. You can garnish with extra wafer crumbs or banana slices if desired.

Notes

  • For a showstopper dessert, chill the cheesecake completely. This allows the layers to set firmly, making clean slices easy.
  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor in this banana lovers dessert.
  • This make ahead cheesecake is best prepared one day in advance to allow flavors to meld.

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