Banana Recipes

Name: Alex Bala’s No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: PUDDING TOPPING:; 1 package (4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix; 2 cups cold whole milk; CRUST:; 2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted; CHEESECAKE CENTERS:; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 2 ounces instant banana cream pudding mix; 2 ounces instant cheesecake pudding mix; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, divided; 24 to 26 Chessmen or shortbread cookies, divided; WHIPPED TOPPING:; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; GARNISH:; 2 medium bananas, sliced; Caramel sauce

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Alex Bala’s No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This no-bake banana pudding cheesecake is the ultimate mash-up of two southern classics: creamy banana pudding and rich cheesecake. Featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust, a banana-flavored cheesecake filling and a fluffy whipped cream topping, this easy no-bake dessert looks gorgeous and tastes even better. It’s perfect for holidays, family gatherings or anytime you need a quick, make-ahead cheesecake. —Alex Bala, Longmont, Colorado