Here’s a decadent, crowd-pleasing recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding — it’s layered with vanilla wafers, creamy cheesecake pudding, sliced bananas, and fresh strawberries. No baking required!
Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Pudding Layer:
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1 (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 (14 oz / 396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box instant cheesecake pudding mix (or vanilla pudding)
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2 cups cold milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 (8 oz / 225 g) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the Layers:
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1 box vanilla wafers (or graham crackers, or shortbread cookies)
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3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
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2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
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Extra whipped topping or fresh whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
1. Make the Cheesecake Pudding
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
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Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
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In another bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
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Combine pudding mixture with the cream cheese mixture.
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Fold in whipped topping gently until smooth and creamy.
2. Layer the Dessert
In a 9×13-inch dish (or trifle bowl):
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Start with a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.
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Add half of the cheesecake pudding mixture.
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Add a layer of banana slices, then strawberries.
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Repeat layers: wafers → pudding → fruit.
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Finish with a smooth layer of pudding or whipped topping on top.
3. Chill
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) so the flavors meld and cookies soften slightly.
4. Serve
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Top with extra sliced strawberries, banana coins, and crushed wafers right before serving.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Extra indulgent: Drizzle a little strawberry sauce or crushed graham crackers between layers.
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Fresh twist: Add a touch of lemon zest to the pudding for brightness.
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Make-ahead friendly: Keeps well up to 2 days in the fridge — just add bananas right before serving to prevent browning.
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Mini desserts: Layer in cups or mason jars for individual servings.
Would you like me to give you a baked version (like an actual cheesecake-style pudding dessert with a cookie crust and baked cheesecake layer topped with strawberries and bananas)?
