Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding Recipe
This Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding is a luscious twist on classic banana pudding, featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers. A no-bake dessert that's perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups sliced bananas
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- ½ cup strawberry preserves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding by whisking together instant pudding mix and cold milk. Let it set for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the prepared pudding.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until combined.
- In a serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and strawberries. Spread a layer of the cheesecake pudding mixture on top.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the final layer. Drizzle with strawberry preserves if using.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Best served chilled after at least 2 hours of refrigeration.
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent excessive browning.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg