Banana Pudding Cheesecake Fluff

Description:

A light, creamy, no-bake dessert that combines the classic flavors of banana pudding and cheesecake in one fluffy, spoonable treat. Made with vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, whipped topping, and cream cheese, this dessert is perfect for parties, potlucks, or quick sweet cravings — tastes just like banana cream pie in a bowl!

📝 Ingredients (Serves 8):

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 cup cold milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced

• ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare pudding:
   Whisk pudding mix and milk together until thickened (about 2 minutes).

2. Blend cream cheese:
   In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.

3. Combine:
   Fold pudding into cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla if using.

4. Add fluff:
   Gently fold in whipped topping until light and airy.

5. Finish:
   Fold in banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers.

6. Chill:
   Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture and flavor.

⭐ Recipe Notes:

• Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor.

• Fold bananas in just before serving to prevent browning.

• Can be layered in cups like a trifle for parties.

💡 Tips:

• Add lemon juice (½ tsp) to bananas to slow browning.

• For extra cheesecake flavor, use 6 oz cream cheese.

• Want more crunch? Add extra crushed wafers before serving.

• Can be used as a pie filling in a graham crust.

🥗 WW (Weight Watchers) Points:

(Per ½ cup serving)

• WW Blue/Green: ~5–6 points

• WW Purple: ~4–5 points

👉 Low Point Tip: Use sugar-free pudding, light cream cheese, and fat-free whipped topping to reduce to 3 points per serving.

🥄 Serving Ideas:

• In dessert cups or jars

• As pie filling

• Layered trifle style

• Topped with extra wafers and banana slices