No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups (Printable)
Individual cups with creamy cheesecake, banana pudding layers, and crispy vanilla wafer crust—perfect no-bake dessert for any gathering.
# Ingredient List:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
→ Banana Pudding Layer
07 - 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
08 - 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
09 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
→ Topping
10 - Additional vanilla wafer crumbs
11 - Fresh banana slices
12 - Whipped cream (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup and press lightly to form the crust.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
03 - Whip cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Layer cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, using about half the mixture.
06 - Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cheesecake filling.
07 - Spoon banana pudding over the banana layer, dividing evenly among cups.
08 - Top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
09 - Sprinkle each cup with additional wafer crumbs, more banana slices, and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
10 - Cover and refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture contrast between silky cheesecake and crunchy vanilla wafers is absolutely addictive
- Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect serving with no fighting over the last slice
02 -
- I learned the hard way that warm cream cheese creates lumpy filling that never smooths out, no matter how long you mix it
- Adding a splash of lemon juice to your banana slices keeps them from turning brown without affecting the taste
03 -
- Place your mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping cream—it creates fluffier peaks that hold up longer
- Use a piping bag for the cheesecake layers to get clean, distinct lines between each layer