Name: Strawberry Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cups – Creamy No-Bake Dessert
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 ½ cups cold milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold; 2 ripe bananas, sliced; 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced; 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers, crushed; Whipped cream; Strawberry sauce or glaze; Extra cookie crumbs

Ingredients

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For the Cheesecake Pudding Layer

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups cold milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

For the Layers

2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 cups vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers, crushed

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream
Strawberry sauce or glaze
Extra cookie crumbs

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pudding Base

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix for about 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside to fully set.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Mixture

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until completely combined and lump-free.

Step 3: Whip the Cream

In a separate chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This gives the dessert a light, fluffy texture.

Step 4: Combine Cheesecake and Pudding

Gently fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture. Then carefully fold in the whipped cream until smooth and airy. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5: Assemble the Cups

In clear dessert cups or jars, start with a layer of crushed cookies. Add a layer of cheesecake pudding mixture, followed by banana slices and strawberries. Repeat the layers until the cups are full, finishing with the cheesecake layer on top.

Notes

This is a no-bake dessert, but chilling is essential. Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 2–4 hours so the layers set and the flavors blend beautifully. For best texture, serve chilled.