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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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]]> Even though this delicious no bake peanut butter cheesecake parfait looks like it comes from the dessert cart of a fancy restaurant, it is super quick and easy to make. Layers of creamy peanut butter cheesecake, airy whipped cream and golden graham cracker crumbs make this wonderful summer dessert simply to die for.

done and decorated peanut butter parfait

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This decadent no bake peanut butter parfait will be a sure hit with your family and every peanut butter lover in your life.

Table Of Contents
  1. WHAT IS PEANUT BUTTER PARFAIT?
  • INGREDIENTS
  • INSTRUCTIONS
  • RECOMMENDED TOOLS
  • HOW TO MAKE AHEAD
  • TIPS FOR THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER PARFAIT
  • HOW TO STORE
  • MORE PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Parfait

    • WHAT IS PEANUT BUTTER PARFAIT?

    This show stopping, no bake dessert combines layers of peanut butter cheesecake filling, whipped cream and buttery graham cracker crumbs. Fill individual glass jars with 3, 6 or 9 layers to create this insanely delicious as well as visually stunning dessert. Chocolate sprinkles, chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups can be added to the top for decoration.

    ❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS PEANUT BUTTER PARFAIT RECIPE

    ✔️ Notable: creamy layers of peanut butter cheesecake and whipped cream with sweet and buttery graham cracker crumbs

    ✔️ Main Ingredients: heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, graham crackers, butter, creamy peanut butter, full fat cream cheese, cheesecake instant pudding mix

    ✔️ Cooking Method: no bake

    ✔️ Assembly Time: 10 minutes

    ✔️ Diets: vegetarian

    ✔️ Special Equipment Needed: electric mixer, glass jars, piping bags, food processor or rolling pin

    first three layers of peanut butter parfait in a glass jar
    close up of assembled peanut butter parfaits

    INGREDIENTS

    This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for no bake peanut butter dessert, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements and printable instructions, see the recipe card below.

    You may have all of these no bake peanut butter cheesecake parfait 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, graham crackers, creamy peanut butter, cheesecake instant pudding mix
    • Refrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: heavy cream, cream cheese, butter
    • Spices: vanilla extract

    VARIATIONS: Try Oreo cookies!

    Use crushed up oreos instead of graham crackers if you prefer!

    ingredients for peanut butter dessert

    WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love no bake desserts then you’ll love our No Bake Chocolate Lasagna.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    This section shows how to cook no bake peanut butter dessert, 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.

    PREPARE PEANUT BUTTER LAYER: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla with an electric mixer. Then add peanut butter, and mix. Next add the pudding, and mix again. Continue by slowly pouring in the heavy cream with the mixer on low speed. Mix until combined. To finish the peanut butter mixture, add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.

    peanut butter added to cream cheese mixture
    powdered sugar added to peanut butter mixture

    PREPARE OTHER LAYERS: Whip heavy cream, vanilla and sugar until stiff peaks form. Crush the graham crackers to fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.

    whipped heavy cream in a bowl
    melted butter added to graham cracker crumbs

    ASSEMBLE: Layer ingredients in a small jar or cup. Start with graham crackers then a peanut butter layer, then whipped cream. Continue with layers until the cup is full.

    peanut butter parfait components ready to asseble
    first three layers of peanut butter parfait in a glass jar

    DECORATE AND SERVE: Finally, finish with a dollop of whipped cream and decorate with sprinkles, chocolate chips or mini peanut butter cups. Serve.

    ready layered peanut butter dessert
    done and decorated peanut butter parfait

    WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love individual, layered desserts then you’ll love our Banana Pudding Parfait. Or check out these 50 no bake dessert recipes.

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

    HOW TO MAKE AHEAD

    The assembled parfaits only last a couple of hours in the fridge. You can, however, prepare the cream cheese mixture and whipped cream in advance and chill them in separate, airtight containers in the fridge. You can also prepare the graham cracker crumbs and keep them in an airtight container on the counter.

    TIPS FOR THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER PARFAIT

    Follow these tips to make the best no bake peanut butter dessert.

    ✔️ 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.

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

    HOW TO STORE

    Refrigerate: Assembled peanut butter parfaits can be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of hours until you are ready to serve them. However, individual components can be stored separately for up to 24 hours.

    Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this no bake peanut butter dessert.

    peanut butter dessert in glass jars

    MORE PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES

    If you are also a big fan of peanut butter desserts then you have to try our Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Hand Pies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins, or Deep Fried Peanut Butter Balls.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about making no bake peanut butter 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 use store bought graham cracker crumbs instead of crushing my own?

    Yes, you can. We are using 2 sleeves (18 graham crackers) for this recipe. This is the equivalent of about 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs.

    How much in advance can I make these desserts?

    Peanut butter parfaits can be made a couple of hours in advance. Store the layered desserts in the fridge until ready to serve. You can prepare the individual components up to 24 hours in advance, if you keep them separate.

    layered peanut butter dessert in glass jars with sprinkles
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    No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Parfait

    Layers of silky peanut butter cheesecake, whipped cream and buttery, golden graham cracker crumbs make this fabulous, no bake summer dessert.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, vegetarian
    Keyword layered peanut butter dessert, no bake peanut butter cheesecake parfait, no bake peanut butter dessert, peanut butter parfait, peanut butter parfait layers
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 12 parfaits
    Calories 537kcal
    Author Andrea + Stef

    Equipment

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

    Ingredients

    Whipped Cream Layer Ingredients:

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

    Graham Cracker Layer Ingredients:

    • 2 sleves Graham Crackers (18 crackers)
    • 6 tablespoon butter melted

    Peanut Butter Layer Ingredients:

    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3.4 oz package of cheesecake instant pudding mix
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions

    Peanut Butter Layer Instructions:

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

    Whipped Cream Layer Instructions:

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

    Graham Cracker Layer Instructions:

    • Crumble graham crackers, using a food processor or by putting them in a ziploc bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
    • Place graham cracker crumbs in a bowl and combine with melted butter.
      melted butter added to graham cracker crumbs

    Assemble:

    • Layer ingredients in a small jar or cup. Start with graham crackers then peanut butter layer, then whipped cream. Continue with layers until the cup is full. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and decorate.
      first three layers of peanut butter parfait in a glass jar
    • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for a couple of hours at most.
      done and decorated peanut butter parfait

    Notes

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1420IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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