This No-Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and packed with fresh banana flavor! With a buttery vanilla wafer crust and a luscious, fluffy no bake cheesecake filling on top of fresh sweet banana slices, it’s the perfect easy dessert. No oven required—just pure, dreamy indulgence in every bite.
No Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake
This No-Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for banana lovers. With its creamy filling, fresh banana slices, and buttery crust, it’s sure to impress family and friends.
Perfect for warm weather or whenever you want a fuss-free treat, this cheesecake combines the rich flavors of banana cream pie with the tangy vanilla simplicity of a no bake cheesecake, all in a buttery vanilla wafer crust. Easy to make, and no oven required!
Try this easy, no-bake cheesecake today and enjoy a slice of heaven!
Why You'll Love This No-Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake
- No oven needed – Ideal for summer or busy days.
- Easy to make – Simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
- Creamy texture – A luscious, melt-in-your-mouth filling.
- Perfect for gatherings – A show-stopping dessert for any occasion, that both kids and adults will enjoy!
Variations & Additions
- Chocolate Lover’s Twist – Drizzle with melted chocolate or add chocolate shavings. You can also use an Oreo Crust for extra chocolatey decadence.
- Nutty Crunch – Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top or fold into the cheesecake mixture for some crunch.
- Caramel Banana Delight – Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra decadence.
- Toffee Bits - Fold toffee bits into the cheesecake mixture and sprinkle more on top for a little "banoffee" flavor.
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- Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting - Moist, sweet banana bars complemented with smooth, rich, tangy cream cheese frosting.
- No Bake Banana Pudding - Layers of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers. Easy, creamy, and packed with classic Southern flavor!
- Nutella Banana Muffins - Moist, fluffy banana muffins swirled with rich, creamy Nutella.
- Chocolate Banana Cake - A rich, moist cake combining deep chocolate flavor with sweet, ripe bananas, topped with the absolute best chocolate frosting.
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Banana Cream Cheesecake
No-bake banana cream cheesecake is a simple, creamy, dreamy dessert with a vanilla wafer crust, fresh banana slices, and luscious cheesecake filling. Easy, rich, and full of fresh banana flavor!
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Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 568kcal
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- ½ cup butter melted
- 3 ripe bananas thinly sliced
Cheesecake Filling
- 1½ cups heavy cream divided
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Banana slices and vanilla wafers for decorating
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add vanilla wafer crumbs and butter. Stir to combine.2¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs, ½ cup butter
- Press crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan or 9-in. square baking pan.
- Arrange banana slices on the bottom of the pie crust. Cover and chill while making the cheesecake filling.3 ripe bananas
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pudding and ½ cup of cream. Set aside to set slightly.1½ cups heavy cream, 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
- In a large bowl, whip remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.1½ cups heavy cream
- In a separate large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, and beat to combine until smooth and creamy.16 ounces cream cheese, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 cup powdered sugar
- Add pudding mixture and beat again until smooth.
- Add whipped cream and beat again to combine.
- Remove the crust from the refrigerator, and pour the filling onto the crust. Spread evenly.
- Place covered in the refrigerator until set, about 2 hours.
- To a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on high until stiff peaks form.1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Top pie with whipped cream and garnish with banana slices and vanilla wafers.Banana slices and vanilla wafers
Notes
- Prevent Bananas From Browning: Very lightly spritz or brush banana slices with lemon juice prior to arranging in pie crust shell, and prior to using as garnish. Because they will still brown, it’s best to assemble up to 1 day in advance, and decorate with banana slices just before serving.
- Storage: Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1492IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in October 2016. It was updated with new pictures, tips, and video, and republished in March 2025.
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Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
My favorite pie is banana cream pie. I think I need to try this variation! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner Link up!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Love the idea of making banana cream cheesecake. I make a banana cake and have made banana pie but, this sounds amazing. Yum! Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Pinned & shared.
The Better Baker says
A big slice please! Looks and sounds fabulous. I'd definitely go bonkers...and bananas...over this tasty dessert. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck.