Description
No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars are a creamy, dreamy dessert with a crunchy vanilla wafer crust and a rich banana pudding–flavored cheesecake filling. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or an easy make-ahead treat with zero baking required.
Ingredients
- 1 box (about 11 oz) vanilla wafer cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana cream pudding mix
- Whipped topping (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh banana slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a bowl, mix crushed vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add dry banana pudding mix and beat until fully combined.
- Gently fold whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
- Spread filling evenly over chilled crust. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight until fully set.
- When ready to serve, lift out using parchment, slice into squares, and top with whipped topping and banana slices if desired.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts for clean edges.
- Add banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.
- Store bars in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze ungarnished for up to 2 months.
- Cool Whip can replace whipped cream for convenience (about 4 cups).
- Crust variations like graham crackers or Biscoff cookies work well too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
