No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars
Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars are the best of both worlds. Creamy, dreamy cheesecake meets the nostalgic comfort of classic banana pudding. With layers of velvety no-bake cheesecake, luscious banana pudding, and a buttery vanilla wafer crust, every bite is a mix of silky, sweet, and crunchy. These bars are easy to make, no oven required, and chill into the perfect make-ahead dessert that’s just as beautiful as it is indulgent.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup nella wafers crushed
- caramel optional
Wafer Crust
- 3 cups nella wafers
- 1/2 cup melted butter unsalted
No Bake Cheesecake Base
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1/4 cup sugar fine or powdered
- 1/4 tsp salt
Banana Pudding Mix
- 1 3 oz box banana cream instant pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
Instructions
Wafer Crust
- In a food processor, add all ingredients listed under “Wafer Crust.” Pulse until the wafer turn into crumbs.
- Transfer the crumbs to 8x8 baking dish, spread out evenly, pat down to a firm layer and place in the fridge until ready to use.
Banana Pudding Mix
- In a bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Banana Pudding Mix.” Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Whipped Cream
- In a bowl or stand mixer, add all ingredients listed under “Whipped Cream.” Whisk until smooth and forms stiff peaks. Place in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
No Bake Cheesecake Base
- In a large bowl or stand mixer add all ingredients listed under “No Bake Cheesecake Base.” Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
- Fold in half of the whipped cream that was made previously. And set aside.
Assemble
- To the 8x8 pan with the formed crust, add half of the no bake cheesecake base, scoops of the banana pudding and crushed up nella wafer cookies.
- Add another layer of the no bake cheese and banana pudding.
- Using a chopstick and spatula, swirl and spread out evenly.
- Top with more crushed wafers.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill all the way through. About 2 hours.
- Once firm, slice into equal pieces and top with the left over whipped cream. Enjoy!