
This Banana Berry Cheesecake combines velvety pudding with fresh fruits for a mouthwatering treat you won't forget. We start with a dreamy base - instant vanilla pudding, condensed milk, and cream cheese - then lighten it up by mixing in fluffy whipped cream. Every spoonful gets yummy layers of sliced strawberries, bananas, and crumbled vanilla cookies, while a special strawberry cream adds that perfect touch of sweetness throughout.
INGREDIENTS- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix: 1 box
- Cold Milk: 2 cups
- Condensed Milk (sweetened): 1 can
- Softened Cream Cheese: 8 oz
- Heavy Cream for Whipping: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- Fresh Strawberries: 1 lb, cut into slices
- Ripe Bananas: 3-4, sliced
- Box of Vanilla Wafers: crushed (graham crackers work too)
- Strawberry Puree: 1 cup
- Whipped Topping: 1 cup
- Step 9:
- Let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving cold.
- Step 8:
- Top it off with extra fruit slices and cookie crumbles for a pretty finish.
- Step 7:
- Add a thick layer of strawberry cream on top of the fruit. Continue layering if you want.
- Step 6:
- Sprinkle crushed cookies next, then put down the banana and strawberry slices.
- Step 5:
- Start building your dessert by spreading pudding on the bottom of your dish or cups.
- Step 4:
- Stir together the strawberry puree and whipped topping until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Separately, beat the heavy cream with vanilla until it forms soft peaks. Carefully fold this into your pudding mix.
- Step 2:
- Mix in the condensed milk and softened cream cheese. Keep beating until everything's smooth.
- Step 1:
- Grab a big bowl and whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until it gets thick.
- Keep it in the fridge for at least 2 hours before digging in.
- You can save any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days if covered.
- Always pick really ripe bananas for the best sweet flavor.
- You might want to make more strawberry puree to drizzle on top.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef Tip: Splash a bit of lemon juice on your banana slices to keep them from turning brown.
You'll love how the smooth pudding mixes with cheesecake flavors and sweet fruit layers. That strawberry cream makes this dessert both familiar and exciting at the same time.
Why Everyone Loves This DessertIt's got everything you want - juicy fruit, smooth pudding with cheesecake flavor, and crunchy cookies all in one dish. You can throw it together pretty easily but it looks fancy enough to impress your friends.
FAQsCan I use the whipped cream from the store?
Sure, ready-made whipped cream works just fine in this recipe.
What if I'm out of vanilla wafers?
No problem, just use graham crackers or digestive cookies instead.
Can I make this the day before?
Absolutely, just put everything together, cover it up, and stick it in the fridge until you're ready to eat.
Is it okay to add other fruits?
Yeah, throw in some blueberries or raspberries if you want even more flavor.
