Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding
🍓 A dreamy mashup of creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers—perfect for summer!
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer:
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Pudding Layer:
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 cups cold whole milk
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1 cup diced fresh strawberries
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2 ripe bananas, sliced
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1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers (or shortbread cookies)
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Optional garnish: Extra whipped cream, strawberry slices, crushed cookies
Instructions
1. Make the Cheesecake Layer
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Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Fold in whipped cream gently until fully combined.
2. Make the Pudding Layer
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Whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Let sit 5 minutes.
3. Assemble the Layers
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In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer:
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Vanilla wafers (cover the bottom)
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½ of the pudding
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Sliced bananas + diced strawberries
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½ of the cheesecake mixture
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Repeat layers, ending with cheesecake on top.
4. Chill & Serve
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) for flavors to meld.
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Garnish with fresh strawberries, cookie crumbs, or extra whipped cream before serving.
Pro Tips
🍌 Banana trick: Toss slices in 1 tsp lemon juice to prevent browning.
🍓 Strawberry swap: Use raspberries or blueberries for variation.
🚫 No-bake magic: Easier than traditional cheesecake but just as decadent!
Why You’ll Love It
✅ Creamy + crunchy texture contrast.
✅ Crowd-pleaser for potlucks and BBQs.
✅ Make-ahead friendly—tastes even better the next day!
Dig into this luscious, fruity twist on classic banana pudding! 🥄💖
