Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding
A delightful twist on classic banana pudding, featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and Nilla wafers. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Whisk
- Hand Mixer (optional)
Ingredients
Crust
- 16 wafers Nilla Wafers
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Heavy Cream whipped
Other Ingredients
- 2 Sliced Bananas ripe
- 1 cup Sliced Strawberries
- 1/2 cup Milk for soaking wafers (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Crush Nilla wafers into crumbs. Combine with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream.
- Spread half of the cheesecake mixture over the wafer crust.
- Arrange half of the sliced bananas and strawberries over the cheesecake layer.
- Repeat layers with remaining cheesecake mixture, bananas, and strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Optional: lightly soak Nilla wafers in milk before layering for extra moisture.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream. You can also add a layer of chocolate pudding for extra decadence.