Description
A delightful dessert combining the flavors of strawberry cheesecake and banana pudding, layered for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or Golden Oreos crushed)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Crushed cookies or graham cracker crumbs
- Extra sliced strawberries & bananas
- Whole Golden Oreo (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of serving glasses or a trifle dish.
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream to make a fluffy cheesecake mixture.
- Whisk together instant vanilla pudding and cold milk until thickened. Stir in sweetened condensed milk for extra richness (optional).
- On top of the crust, spread a layer of cheesecake filling. Add sliced strawberries and bananas. Spread a layer of pudding over the fruit. Repeat layers until glass is full.
- Top with whipped cream, crushed cookies, and extra fruit. Garnish with a whole Golden Oreo or wafer for presentation. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies.
- Feel free to substitute other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg