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Banana Cream Cheesecake

Decadent Banana Cream Cheesecake That's No-Bake and Easy

A dreamy Banana Cream Cheesecake that is no-bake, with creamy richness and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Alternative: crushed cookies or digestive biscuits
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Alternative: brown sugar for enhanced flavor
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter, melted Alternative: unsalted butter if preferred
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Alternative: Neufchâtel for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Alternative: almond extract for a twist
  • 1 package Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (3.4 oz) Alternative: banana pudding mix
  • 3 cups Heavy Cream Consider: full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 3 to 4 medium Bananas Ripe but firm to prevent mushiness
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Alternative: Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped to form stiff peaks
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press into the base of a 9-inch springform pan and chill for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and vanilla pudding mix. Whisk until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form, approximately 3-5 minutes. Fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Slice 2 bananas into thin rounds and fold half into the cheesecake batter. Mix the remaining cream cheese, sour cream, and powdered sugar until smooth, then combine with the cream cheese and whipped cream mix.
  5. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the chilled crust. Arrange the remaining banana slices on top, then cover with the rest of the cheesecake mixture. Tap the pan to release air bubbles and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
  6. After setting, whip the remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over the cheesecake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Add bananas just before assembly to prevent browning. Using a springform pan makes it easier to remove the cheesecake.

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