This Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding is a heavenly hybrid dessert that combines the best elements of three beloved classics into one spectacular treat. Layers of creamy cheesecake pudding, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers create a no-bake dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or any occasion when you want to impress without turning on the oven, this show-stopping dessert comes together quickly and feeds a crowd.
The combination of tangy cream cheese, sweet strawberries, and classic banana pudding flavors creates an irresistible flavor profile that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Make it in a trifle dish for elegant presentation or a 9×13 pan for easy serving.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Pudding Layer:
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
Assembly:
- 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers
- 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Additional whipped cream for topping
- Extra strawberries and wafers for garnish
Instructions
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