Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding: The Ultimate Dessert Fusion – A Dreamy, Decadent Treat for All Occasions!

Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding: The Ultimate Dessert Fusion – A Dreamy, Decadent Treat for All Occasions! (Page 3 ) | March 20, 2025

Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form (this will take about 2-3 minutes on medium speed).
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well incorporated. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk and instant vanilla pudding mix. Continue whisking for about 2 minutes until the pudding thickens and reaches a custard-like consistency.
Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor. Set the pudding mixture aside to firm up a little more.

In a large trifle dish (or a 9×13-inch serving dish), begin by adding a layer of Nilla wafers at the bottom.
Place a layer of banana slices over the cookies, followed by a layer of the banana pudding mixture.
Add a layer of the cheesecake mixture on top of the pudding, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula.
Follow with a layer of strawberries, spreading them evenly across the cheesecake layer.
Repeat the layers—cookies, bananas, pudding, cheesecake, and strawberries—until the dish is filled or all layers are used up. Make sure to end with a layer of the cheesecake mixture on top.
For a final touch, decorate the top with additional sliced bananas, strawberries, and crushed Nilla wafers for crunch.

Cover the assembled dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows all the flavors to meld together and ensures the layers set nicely.
If you’re making this in advance, feel free to make it the night before so the dessert is ready to serve when you need it.