Description
A delightful no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake, sweet bananas, and a buttery graham cracker crust, inspired by nostalgic family recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup vanilla pudding
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture, creating light and airy layers.
- Slice the bananas and layer them evenly over the crust, creating a beautiful base for your dessert.
- Spread the vanilla pudding gently over the bananas, followed by the rich cream cheese mixture on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Top with fluffy whipped cream and garnish with extra banana slices if desired before serving.
Notes
This dessert is perfect for making a day in advance. Experiment with different toppings for a customizable treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg