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]]> Delicious individual no bake banana pudding with cream cheese is a new, fun twist on an old fashioned banana pudding. Layers of creamy banana pudding cheesecake, light whipped cream, sweet Nilla wafers and fresh banana slices make this classic comfort food simply irresistible. If you want to know how to make easy banana pudding, look no further. A no bake banana cheesecake pudding parfait recipe is a crowd pleaser.

banana pudding parfaits in front of a bunch of bananas

And the best part, these yummy banana cheesecake parfaits are ready in only 15 minutes. Children as well as adults will love this no bake desserts that can also be served as an after school snack.

What Is No Bake Banana Pudding With Cream Cheese?

This is how to make instant banana pudding 100 times better. You might remember this banana dessert from childhood. We’ll show you how to make banana pudding with vanilla wafers. Yum! This layered dessert consists of crunchy Nilla wafers, a creamy banana pudding cheesecake layer, an airy whipped cream layer and thin slices of fresh bananas. No cooking involved.

close up of banana pudding dessert with nilla wafers

Why You’ll Love This

  • Notable: And the best part, these yummy banana cheesecake parfaits are ready in only 15 minutes. Children as well as adults will love this no bake desserts that can also be served as an after school snack.
  • Main Ingredients: heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, Nilla Wafers, bananas, cream cheese, instant banana pudding mix
  • Cooking Method: no bake
  • Assembly Time: 10 minutes
  • Diets: vegetarian
piping whipped cream swirl on a no bake banana pudding with cream cheese
spoon of banana pudding

Ingredients

You may have all of these banana pudding parfait ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for complete ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions. You can print the recipe from the recipe card.

  • Pantry Ingredients: powdered sugar (confectioners sugar), Nilla Wafers, instant banana pudding mix
  • Refrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: heavy cream, cream cheese
  • Produce Ingredients: bananas
  • Spices: vanilla extract
no bake banana pudding with cream cheese ingredients

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love individual no bake desserts then you’ll love our No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Parfait.

Electric Mixer – This no bake banana pudding with cream cheese recipe requires an electric mixer to achieve the desired smoothness and creaminess of the pudding mixture. We also recommend whipping the heavy cream with the electric mixer.

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to make no bake banana pudding with cream cheese, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos.

pudding mix added to cream cheese mixture
heavy cream added to cream cheese mixture

PREPARE BANANA LAYER: First, beat vanilla and cream cheese with a mixer. Then add the pudding mix and mix until combined. Next, slowly pour in heavy cream with the mixer on low speed. Mix until combined. To finish the banana pudding mixture, carefully add the powdered sugar while mixing and beat until combined and smooth.

finished banana cheesecake mixture
whipped cream layer ingredients in a bowl

PREPARE OTHER LAYERS: In a bowl, whip heavy cream, vanilla and sugar until stiff peaks form. Then crack Nilla wafers into large pieces.

layering banana pudding with cream cheese
piping banana pudding mixture into a glass jar

ASSEMBLE: Layer ingredients in a small jar or cup. Start with cookie pieces, then a banana pudding layer, next fresh banana slices and finally a layer of whipped cream. Continue with layers until the cup is full.

piping whipped cream swirl on a no bake banana pudding with cream cheese
close up of layered banana pudding desserts

DECORATE AND SERVE: Finish each jar with a dollop of whipped cream and decorate with sprinkles, chocolate chips or pieces of nilla wafers. Serve.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love banana desserts then you have to take a look at these 50+ Banana Dessert recipes.

How To Make Ahead

The assembled puddings only last a couple of hours in the fridge. You can, however, prepare the banana cream cheese mixture and whipped cream in advance and chill them in separate, airtight containers in the fridge. You can also crack the nilla wafers and keep them in an airtight container on the counter.

Tips For The Best Banana Cheesecake Parfait

Follow these tips to make the best banana pudding parfait with nilla wafers.

Use softened cream cheese. Let the cream cheese soften slightly before using to ensure a smooth and creamy result.

Bring heavy cream to stiff peak stage. If your cream isn’t whipped enough it will not form a clear layer and seep into the other layers.

Slice the bananas when you are ready to assemble. This way they look fresh and most appetizing.

Use pastry bags for layering. To ensure clear, smudge free layers pipe the creams into the jars using pastry bags.

Refrigerate the banana pudding for a couple of hours. Banana cream cheese parfaits taste best after resting in the fridge for about 3 hours.

HOW TO STORE

Refrigerate: Assembled banana puddings with cream cheese need to be refrigerated until ready to serve. They can be kept in the fridge for a couple of hours, and even taste best after cooling for about 3 hours. However, storing them too long might cause the banana slices to turn brown. Leftover pudding can be stored without banana slices or cookie crumbles in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this no bake banana pudding with cream cheese dessert.

banana cheesecake parfaits

MORE NO BAKE DESSERT RECIPES

Especially in the summer it is great to make delicious desserts without having to turn on the oven. No Bake 4 Layer Chocolate Lasagna, No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Parfait or Stef’s Most Delicious No Bake Cheesecake are some of our favorite no bake dessert recipes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking banana pudding cheesecake parfait.

Is it possible to use frozen whipped topping instead of the whipped cream layer?

We recommend using freshly whipped cream for this recipe, however, frozen whipped topping should also work well with this recipe.

Can I make no bake banana pudding with cream cheese the day before?

We do not recommend assembling these pudding parfaits more than 3-4 hours before serving. Even though the lemon juice will slow down the browning of the banana slices, they will still start to turn brown eventually.

What other cookies, besides nilla wafers, work in banana pudding?

If you don’t have vanilla wafers at hand, you can also use butter cookies, shortbread or graham crackers in banana pudding dessert.

close up of banana pudding dessert with nilla wafers
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No Bake Banana Cheesecake Pudding Parfait Recipe

Make a no bake banana pudding with cream cheese. This light and fluffy banana cheesecake pudding parfait is layered with banana pudding, banana slices, whipped cream and Nilla wafers.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, vegetarian
Keyword banana cheesecake parfait with nilla wafers, banana pudding parfait, no bake banana pudding dessert, no bake banana pudding with cream cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 medium sized puddings
Calories 663kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • glass jars
  • piping bags
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients

Whipped Cream Layer Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nilla Wafer Layer Ingredients:

  • ½ box Nilla Wafers

Banana Layer Ingredients:

  • 4 bananas
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3.4 oz package of instant banana pudding mix
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • lemon juice

Instructions

Banana Layer Instructions:

  • Beat vanilla and cream cheese with a mixer.
    cream cheese and vanilla in a mixing bowl
  • Add pudding. Mix.
    pudding mix added to cream cheese mixture
  • Slowly pour in heavy cream with mixer on low speed. Mix until combined.
    heavy cream added to cream cheese mixture
  • Slowly add powdered sugar while mixing. Mix until combined.
    powdered sugar added to cream cheese mixture

Whipped Cream Layer Instructions:

  • With an electric mixer, beat whipped cream layer ingredients until stiff peaks form.
    whipped cream layer ingredients in a bowl

Nilla Wafer Layer Instructions:

  • Crack Nilla wafers into large pieces.

Bananas Instructions:

  • Slice bananas then toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Assemble:

  • Layer ingredients in a small jar or cup. Start with cookies in the bottom of the jar.
    layer of cracked nilla wafers in glass jars
  • Add some banana pudding.
    layering banana pudding with cream cheese
  • Add a layer of banana slices.
  • Add a layer of whipped cream.
    piping whipped cream swirl on a no bake banana pudding with cream cheese
  • Continue with layers until the cup is full. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and decorate.
    3 banana cheesecake parfaits
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for a couple of hours at most.

Notes

  • Spoon the layers into the jar or use a pastry bag to spread the whipped cream and banana layers into the cups.
  • For variety, you can try doing just 1 layer of each in a cup as well.
  • Add sprinkles, chocolate chips or Nilla Wafers on top for fun.

Nutrition

Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 2168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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]]> No bake banana pudding pie is a classic American dessert that is easy to make and tastes delicious. Layers of silky banana pudding cheesecake, light whipped cream, sweet Nilla Wafers and fresh banana slices come together in a golden and buttery graham cracker crust. No bake banana pie is full of a light banana flavor and makes the perfect dessert for a family dinner.

banana pudding pie with a slice cut

What is Banana Pudding Pie?

This layered dessert consists of a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy banana pudding cheesecake layer, an airy whipped cream layer, thick slices of fresh bananas and crunchy vanilla cookie crumbs. Together they form the most delicious no bake pie you’ll turn to for comfort food.

Slice of banana pudding pie.

Why You’ll Love This

  • Notable: buttery graham cracker crust filled with fresh banana slices and silky banana pudding cheesecake and topped with whipped cream
  • Main Ingredients: heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, Nilla Wafers, bananas, cream cheese, lemon juice, instant banana pudding mix, butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar
  • Cooking Method: no bake
  • Nutrients: high in calcium and potassium
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes prep time and 1-2 hours chill time
  • Diets: vegetarian
  • Special Equipment Needed: pie pan, electric mixer,
slice of banana pudding pie on a cake server
slice of banana pie on a plate with a fork

Ingredients

You may have all of these no bake banana cheesecake pie ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe.

  • Pantry Ingredients: powdered sugar, vanilla extract, instant banana pudding mix, graham cracker crumbs, sugar
  • Refrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: heavy cream, butter, cream cheese
  • Produce Ingredients: bananas, lemon juice
ingredients for banana pudding pie

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you are looking for the perfect no bake pie for the holidays then you have to try Stef’s Delicious No Bake Eggnog Pie. This is one of those easy recipes that just takes 15 minutes to prep and make!

Instructions

This section shows how to make no bake banana cream pie, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos.

MAKE PIE CRUST: Firstly, mix all pie crust ingredients together in a medium bowl. Then press evenly into a 9-inch pie dish. Afterwards, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

homemade graham cracker crust in a pie dish
cream cheese and vanilla in a large mixing bowl

MAKE BANANA CHEESECAKE LAYER: Start by beating vanilla and cream cheese with a mixer in a large bowl. Then add the instant pudding mix and beat with the hand mixer. Next, pour in heavy cream very slowly. Beat with the mixer on low speed until combined. Finally, add the powdered sugar while mixing carefully until combined and smooth.

heavy cream added to cream cheese mixture
finished banana cheesecake mixture

PREPARE WHIPPED CREAM AND BANANAS: With an electric mixer, beat whipped cream layer ingredients until stiff peaks form. Then slice 3 bananas and toss slices with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.

banana slices in graham cracker crust
spreading banana cheesecake layer over the banana slices

ASSEMBLE THE PIE: Remove crust from refrigerator and add a layer of thick banana slices to the bottom of the crust. Next, spoon all the banana pudding mixture over the bananas. Then top with whipped cream before sprinkling with Nilla Wafer crumbles. Afterwards, refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Finally, slice the last banana and use to decorate the pie. Serve.

adding whipped cream layer and nilla wafer crumbs to pie
banana pudding pie decorated with banana slices

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love indulgent no bake banana desserts then you’ll love Stef’s Luscious Banana Cream Cheesecake. It boasts a buttery graham cracker crust, a thick layer of vanilla pudding filled with fresh, sliced bananas, and a silky cheesecake top layer!

Electric Mixer – This no bake banana pudding pie recipe requires an electric mixer to achieve the desired smoothness and creaminess of the pudding mixture. We also recommend whipping the heavy cream with the electric mixer.

Make Ahead

The assembled banana pudding pie only last a couple of hours in the fridge until the bananas eventually turn brown. You can, however, prepare the banana cream cheese mixture and whipped cream in advance and chill them in separate, airtight containers in the fridge. You can also crumble up the Nilla Wafers and keep them in an airtight container on the counter.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best no bake banana cheesecake pie.

  • Tip: Use softened cream cheese. Let the cream cheese soften slightly before using to ensure a smooth and creamy result.
  • Tip: Bring heavy cream to stiff peak stage. If your cream isn’t whipped enough, you will not be able to pipe decorative swirls on top of your pie.
  • Tip: Slice the bananas when you are ready to assemble. This way they look fresh and most appetizing.
  • Refrigerate the banana pudding pie for a couple of hours. This pie tastes best after resting in the fridge for about 2-3 hours.

How To Store

Refrigerate: Assembled banana pie needs to be refrigerated until ready to serve. It can be kept in the fridge for a couple of hours, and even taste best after cooling for about 2-3 hours. However, storing it too long might cause the banana slices to turn brown.

Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this no bake banana cheesecake pie.

Andrea says….

There is little better in life than the combination of banana and Nutella. At least as far as I’m concerned. So I love merging bananas and Nutella baked into a Flaky Banana Nutella Croissant. These yummy treats are not overly sweet and the banana softens up the perfect amount while cooking.

banana pie in a glass pie dish

Common Questions

Is it possible to use frozen whipped topping instead of the whipped cream layer?

We recommend using freshly whipped cream for this recipe, however, frozen whipped topping, such as cool whip, should also work well with this recipe.

Can I make no bake banana pudding pie with cream cheese the day before?

We do not recommend assembling banana pudding pie more than 3-4 hours before serving. Even though the lemon juice will slow down the browning of the banana slices, they will still start to turn brown eventually. You can, however, prepare the pie crust at least a day ahead of time.

What are other possible decorations for this no bake dessert?

You can decorate your pie with whole, half or cracked vanilla wafers. Additionally you can add chocolate shavings as well as whole or chopped banana chips to the top of the pie.

What is the best substitute if I have no banana pudding mix at home?

We love using banana instant pudding mix for this recipe, because it incredibly enhances the banana flavor in this no bake pie recipe. However, you can also use instant vanilla pudding mix in a pinch.

Slice of banana pudding pie.
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Banana Pudding Pie

Easy and creamy banana pudding dessert with layers of golden graham cracker crumbs, fresh banana, banana cheesecake and whipped cream. A no bake banana pudding pie is a family favorite.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword banana pie, banana pudding pie, banana pudding pie no bake, no bake banana cheesecake pie, no bake banana pie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 1 pie
Calories 6124kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • pie pan
  • piping bag

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients:

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar

Banana Layer Ingredients:

  • 4 bananas
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3.4 oz package of instant banana pudding mix
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Whipped Cream Layer Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nilla Wafer Layer Ingredients:

  • 1 small box of Nilla Wafers

Instructions

No Bake Pie Crust Instructions:

  • In a medium bowl, mix crust ingredients with a spoon or fork to combine.
  • Press into a 9-inch pie pan.
    homemade graham cracker crust in a pie dish
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Banana Layer Instructions:

  • Beat vanilla and cream cheese with a mixer.
    cream cheese and vanilla in a large mixing bowl
  • Add pudding. Mix.
    pudding mix added to cream cheese mixture
  • Pour in heavy cream into the bowl very slowly. Beat with mixer on low speed. Mix until combined.
    heavy cream added to cream cheese mixture
  • Slowly add powdered sugar while mixing. Mix until combined.
    finished banana cheesecake mixture

Whipped Cream Layer Instructions:

  • With an electric mixer, beat whipped cream layer ingredients until stiff peaks form.
    whipped cream layer ingredients in a bowl

Assemble the Pie:

  • Slice 3 bananas. Toss sliced bananas with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • Remove crust from refrigerator.
  • Layer bottom of crust with thick banana slices.
    banana slices in graham cracker crust
  • Spoon all the banana pudding mixture over the bananas.
    spreading banana cheesecake layer over the banana slices
  • Top with whipped cream.
    whipped cream piped on top of banana pie
  • Sprinkle with Nilla Wafer crumbles.
    adding whipped cream layer and nilla wafer crumbs to pie
  • Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Slice the last banana. Place slices on top of the pie. Serve.
    finished no bake banana pie

Notes

  • Tip: Use softened cream cheese. Let the cream cheese soften slightly before using to ensure a smooth and creamy result.
  • Tip: Bring heavy cream to stiff peak stage. If your cream isn’t whipped enough, you will not be able to pipe decorative swirls on top of your pie.
  • Tip: Slice the bananas when you are ready to assemble. This way they look fresh and most appetizing.
  • Refrigerate the banana pudding pie for a couple of hours. This pie tastes best after resting in the fridge for about 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 6124kcal | Carbohydrates: 514g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 442g | Saturated Fat: 270g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 113g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1318mg | Sodium: 3403mg | Potassium: 3318mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 373g | Vitamin A: 17541IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 1118mg | Iron: 8mg

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