Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake banana pudding blends Southern comfort with luxurious dessert magic. Smooth layers of ripe bananas, silky cream cheese, and sweet strawberries create an irresistible treat that beckons you to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 bananas, sliced
- 1 lb strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup strawberry puree
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (or graham cracker crumbs)
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups cold milk
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a velvety vanilla pudding base by whisking pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens and becomes smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk and softened cream cheese into the pudding mixture, blending until the texture is uniform and luxurious.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft, airy peaks develop, creating a light and fluffy consistency.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture, maintaining its delicate airiness.
- Blend strawberry puree with whipped topping until perfectly integrated and vibrant in color.
- Select a large serving dish or individual containers and create the first pudding layer as a creamy foundation.
- Arrange a generous layer of crushed vanilla wafers across the pudding, providing a delightful crunch.
- Distribute fresh banana slices evenly, ensuring complete coverage of the wafer layer.
- Add a layer of fresh strawberry slices, creating a colorful and fruity dimension.
- Drizzle the prepared strawberry cream over the fruit, allowing it to cascade and fill gaps.
- Repeat layering process, building multiple tiers of delectable textures and flavors.
- Crown the dessert with additional fresh strawberries, sliced bananas, and extra crushed vanilla wafers.
- Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and pudding to set completely.
- Serve chilled, enjoying the harmonious blend of creamy, fruity, and crunchy elements.
Notes
- Softening Cream Cheese Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Whipping Cream Chill the bowl and whisk beforehand to achieve perfect soft peaks quickly.
- Preventing Browning Toss banana slices in a bit of lemon juice to prevent discoloration and maintain freshness.
- Gluten-Free Option Swap vanilla wafers with gluten-free cookies or almond flour-based crumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 469 kcal
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg