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A clear glass jar containing a layered dessert. The base is golden-brown crushed vanilla wafer crumbs with a pale yellow banana cheesecake filling and visible white banana slices. (No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake)

No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake: The Ultimate Layered Dessert Jar

This No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake features a golden vanilla wafer crust, silky banana cheesecake filling, and fresh banana slices, all served in elegant individual jars for the perfect easy-yet-impressive dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups (150g) Vanilla Wafer Crumbs Plus extra for dusting
  • 4 tbsp (56g) Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 16 oz (450g) Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) Heavy Cream Cold
  • 1 package (3.4oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Dry mix only
  • 0.5 cup (65g) Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup (120g) Mashed Ripe Banana Approx 2 small bananas
  • 2 Fresh Bananas Sliced into rounds for layering
  • 1 cup (240ml) Heavy Cream For topping
  • 6 whole Vanilla Wafer Cookies For garnish

Equipment

  • 6 8oz Clear Glass Jars Essential for the layered look.
  • 1 Piping Bag with Star Tip For the decorative whipped cream swirl.
  • 1 Food Processor For crushing vanilla wafers.

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Combine 1.5 cups (150g) of wafer crumbs with 4 tbsp (56g) melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of 6 jars.
Create the Cheesecake
  1. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the dry pudding mix and banana puree until pale yellow.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold it into the banana mixture.
Assemble the Jars
  1. Place banana slices against the glass walls. Fill with cheesecake custard and smooth the tops.
  2. Pipe a stiff swirl of whipped cream on each. Add a whole cookie and a dusting of crumbs.

Notes

Use lemon juice on banana slices to prevent browning.
Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to avoid lumps in the smooth filling.