How to Make the Best Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding

If you’re craving a dessert that’s both nostalgic and irresistibly indulgent, strawberry cheesecake banana pudding is the sweet treat you’ve been dreaming of. Imagine layers of creamy cheesecake, ripe bananas, and juicy strawberries all coming together in one luscious bite. Ready to dive into the ultimate fusion of flavors? Keep reading—this might just become your new favorite dessert!

Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding

Description

Strawberry cheesecake banana pudding is everything I love about nostalgic Southern sweets — but with a rich creamy makeover. It is the perfect balance of fruity freshness and indulgent creaminess layered together like a sunny memory. When I first thought to combine these three classics — strawberries cheesecake and banana pudding — it felt bold. But from the first spoonful I knew I would be making this sweet layered beauty again and again.

Each silky bite gives you pudding banana cheesecake fluff and strawberry. I often serve it in a trifle bowl or clear dish so everyone can admire the creamy ripples of fruit and cookies. It is one of those desserts that looks like you fussed all day — yet it comes together as easily as stirring and layering.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No baking required — a true time saver especially during warm weather or busy holidays.
• Family friendly — everyone from toddlers to grandparents loves this pudding.
• Customizable — swap in different cookies or flavored puddings to make it yours.
• Make-ahead magic — better after chilling in the fridge and softening the cookies into soft cake-like layers.

Serving and Storage Tips

Once layered this pudding is best chilled in the refrigerator for at least four hours. Overnight works even better — those soft pillowy cookie layers really meet their full potential. To serve scoop into chilled dessert bowls or mason jars for pretty presentation.

Store any leftovers covered in the fridge. It will stay good for up to four days — although I doubt it will last that long. One thing to avoid: freezing. Bananas do not hold their texture well after thawing and the dairy can separate.

If you want to speed things up prep the pudding and cheesecake filling ahead of time. You can even slice the fruit a few hours early and store it in lemon juice to prevent browning then assemble right before guests arrive.

Ingredients

• 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 5.1 ounces
• 2 cups cold whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 container frozen whipped topping 8 ounces thawed
• 4 bananas sliced
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
• Extra strawberries for garnish

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer or hand whisk
• Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 9×13 inch glass dish or trifle bowl
• Knife and cutting board

Instructions

1. Make the pudding: In a large mixing bowl whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk for 2 minutes until thick and smooth then set aside to continue setting.
2. Prepare the cheesecake layer: In another bowl beat softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract then mix until fully combined and silky.
3. Combine the layers: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cheesecake mixture using a spatula. Once it’s well incorporated add the prepared pudding to this bowl and fold again until smooth and fluffy. This step creates the perfect creamy base for our layers.
4. Assemble the pudding: In your glass dish or trifle bowl arrange a single layer of vanilla wafer cookies across the bottom. I like to slightly overlap them for full coverage.
5. Add a layer of banana slices followed by one third of the cream mixture. Spread evenly.
6. Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pudding layer.
7. Repeat the layering: cookies bananas pudding strawberries — until all the ingredients are used up. End with a final thick layer of the cream mixture on top.
8. Garnish: Top with extra sliced strawberries or a sprinkle of crushed cookies. You could even add a swirl of whipped cream if you want a little extra flourish.
9. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let it set and the flavors meld beautifully.

Nutrition per serving

Recipe Notes

For extra flavor, toss the banana slices in a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning. You can fold some strawberry puree into the cream mixture if you want more berry flavor throughout.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding

Strawberry cheesecake banana pudding is a no-bake Southern-inspired dessert bringing together layers of banana pudding, cheesecake filling, juicy strawberries, and vanilla wafer cookies. Cool, creamy, and beautiful—perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any occasion.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 5.1 ounces
• 2 cups cold whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 container frozen whipped topping 8 ounces, thawed
• 4 bananas sliced
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
• Extra strawberries for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened, then set aside.
• In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined and silky.
• Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture gently until evenly incorporated.
• Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and fold together until smooth and fluffy.
• In a 9x13 inch glass dish, arrange a single layer of vanilla wafer cookies across the bottom.
• Add a layer of banana slices, then spoon a third of the pudding mixture on top.
• Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
• Repeat layers of cookies, bananas, pudding mixture, and strawberries until all ingredients are used, ending with pudding on top.
• Garnish with extra strawberries or crushed cookies for presentation if desired.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSodium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Keyword strawberry banana pudding, cheesecake banana pudding, no-bake dessert, potluck dessert, summer dessert

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