This No Bake Banana Cheesecake is a decadent dessert and is a dream come true for banana lovers. Creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-easy to make, it’s the perfect no bake treat for any occasion.
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Why this Banana Cream Cheesecake Recipe is a Keeper
This easy no bake cheesecake is one of our favorite tried and true recipes for an effort-free dessert. With a great banana taste and whipped cream on top, this creamy cheesecake is the perfect dessert for beginners. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this banana cream cheese cake recipe:
- 10 Minute Meal: This simple banana cheesecake no bake recipe only takes 10 minutes to make.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for this banana cheesecake recipe can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Only 4 Ingredients: This banana cheesecake only takes 4 ingredients to make.
How Do You Keep Bananas from Turning Brown?
If the bananas turn brown, it doesn’t impact the flavor, but if you want to keep them from turning brown, store away from direct sunlight. Ripe bananas can be stored in the fridge. If you’re storing sliced bananas for this no-bake cheesecake, squeeze some lemon juice on them.
Easy Banana Pudding Cheesecake Ingredient Notes
- Graham Cracker Crust: Use a storebought crust, or make your own with graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Softened Cream Cheese: This creamy banana cheesecake gets its texture from cream cheese. You can also try coconut cream.
- Banana Yogurt: Use 4 six-ounce containers of banana flavored yogurt to make this banana cheesecake without an oven. You can also use instant banana cream pudding mixture.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
No Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake Prep Ahead Suggestions
- Crust: Make the crust in advance or buy premade.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the cream cheese cakes and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
Easy Dessert Recipe Pro Tip
Chill the graham cracker crust: Chilling the graham cracker crust before adding the filling will help it hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
How to Make No-Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake
These are the easy instructions for making this easy dessert recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Beat Cream Cheese Until Smooth
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, add the cream cheese and beat until soft and fluffy. Add the yogurt or instant banana pudding mix to the cream cheese mixture, and beat until well combined.
2. Add the Banana Cheesecake Filling
Using an ice cream scoop, distribute the cheesecake mixture between the 12 graham cracker crusts. Refrigerate the cheesecake until ready to serve.
3. Top the Cheesecakes
Just before serving, remove the cheesecake from the fridge and add banana chips or a layer of banana slices on top of the cheesecake layer.
How to Store, Freeze, and Use Leftover Banana Cheesecake
- Storing: Store leftover cheesecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Wrap and freeze for up to six months.
- Using Leftovers: This recipe is best for up to 3-4 days.
Variations and Substitutions for this Banana Dessert
- Crust: Try using a chocolate graham cracker crust.
- Heavy Cream: Whip some heavy whipping cream, then top the pies with whipped cream. You can also use Cool Whip for this easy recipe.
- Instant Banana Cream Pudding Mix: Instead of yogurt, make the cheesecake filling with banana flavored instant pudding mix. It’s also possible to mix in some vanilla extract along with the banana flavored pudding.
- Shortbread: Use a shortbread cookie crust instead of graham cracker for this no bake cheesecake.
No-Bake Banana Cheesecake Recipe FAQs
Serve this cheesecake recipe with other no-bake desserts or simple banana desserts, like frozen bananas in chocolate, banana pudding brownies, or mini blueberry cheesecakes.
If you want, add frozen banana slices or fresh bananas to the top of the cheesecake instead of banana chips.
Chill the banana cheesecakes for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Expert Tips for Making this No Bake Banana Cheesecake Recipe
- Cheesecake Toppings: Top with nuts, chocolate chips, vanilla wafers, or toffee bits.
- Chocolate Sauce: Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce on top of the pie.
- Large Pie: Make a large pie in place of individual pies.
No Bake Banana Cheesecake
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Ingredients
- 24 ounces Banana Flavored Yogurt, 4 six-ounce containers
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- ¾ cup Banana Chips, chopped
- 12 Mini Graham Cracker Crusts
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until soft and fluffy. Add the yogurt and beat until well combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop, distribute the filling between the 12 graham cracker crusts. Keep chilled in a refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, top with about 1 Tbsp chopped banana chips per mini cheesecake.
Christina’s Notes
- Cheesecake Toppings: Top with nuts, chocolate chips, vanilla wafers, or toffee bits.
- Chocolate Sauce: Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce on top of the pie.
- Large Pie: Make a large pie in place of individual pies.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.