Banana Cream Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 11 ounce box Nilla Wafer cookies)
(3 cups crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
melted
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 8 ounce boxes of cream cheese
softened
- 2 3.4 ounces instant banana cream pudding mix
- optional garnish: whipped topping and banana slices
Directions
- 1
Crush the Nilla Wafers in a mini processor or place in a large zip lock bag and crush using a rolling pin.
- 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Nilla Wafer crumbs and the melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a square 9x9-inch pan (for thicker bars) or a 9x13 pan, lined with parchment paper. Chill the crust in the refrigerator or freezer while you move on to the next steps.
- 3
In a large metal mixing bowl (I like to place the bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes so it's cold), with an electric mixer on medium speed, whip the heavy whipping cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the dry pudding mixes a little at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the whipped cream and mix until smooth.
- 5
Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheesecake for 8 hours, or overnight.
- 6
Cut the chilled cheesecake into squares and garnish with whipped topping and banana slices if desired. Serve chilled.
Banana Cream Cheesecake
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About this Recipe
Craving a delightful dessert that’s effortlessly elegant and incredibly tasty? These Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars are your answer, delivering rich, creamy banana flavor on a perfect crust with minimal effort.
What makes this dessert truly stand out is its astonishing simplicity. Using just 6-ingredients, this recipe offers a no-bake solution to a classic cheesecake dilemma. The velvety smooth banana cream filling sits atop a buttery, crisp vanilla wafer crust, creating a texture and flavor combination that's always a crowd-pleaser.
Prepare for a dessert experience that is both decadent and refreshingly light. You'll love the silky smooth banana cream cheesecake layer, bursting with natural banana notes, perfectly balanced by the subtle sweetness of the vanilla wafers. The texture contrast is key: a firm, buttery crust meeting a cool, creamy filling makes every bite satisfying. This is the kind of treat that looks impressive but is remarkably stress-free to create, making it ideal for any occasion.
While the recipe is perfect as is, you can easily customize the presentation. Enhance each bar with an elegant swirl of whipped topping and a few fresh banana slices for a touch of visual appeal and extra freshness. These bars are designed to be a centerpiece dessert, simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for special gatherings.
Serve these delightful bars chilled as a refreshing end to any meal or as a sweet treat for a party. They're designed to be enjoyed with friends and family, making every occasion a little sweeter.