Banana Pudding Cookie Butter Cheesecake Cake Recipe
A luscious Banana Pudding Cookie Butter Cheesecake Cake that layers creamy cheesecake with the sweet flavors of banana pudding and cookie butter. This no-bake dessert features crushed vanilla wafers for added texture and sliced bananas on top for a fresh finish, perfect for an indulgent treat or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 cup cookie butter
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Layers and Topping
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup sliced bananas for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare the environment, although the cake itself is no-bake.
- Make cheesecake base: In a mixing bowl, combine cookie butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for the perfect texture.
- Add flavorings: Incorporate the powdered sugar, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract into the cookie butter and cream cheese mixture, stirring thoroughly to mix all flavors evenly.
- Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, which will add lightness and volume to the cheesecake mixture.
- Fold whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cookie butter mixture to combine without deflating the airiness of the whipped cream.
- Layer bottom wafers: Spread a layer of crushed vanilla wafers evenly on the bottom of your cake pan, creating a crunchy base for the cheesecake.
- First cheesecake layer: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the wafer base, smoothing it out with a spatula for an even layer.
- Second wafer layer: Add another layer of crushed vanilla wafers on top of the first cheesecake layer to add texture contrast.
- Top with remaining cheesecake mixture: Spread the remaining cheesecake mixture over the second wafer layer, ensuring an even surface.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow it to set and flavors to meld perfectly.
- Add sliced bananas: Just before serving, arrange the sliced bananas on top of the chilled cake for a fresh and appealing garnish.
Notes
- For best results, use very ripe bananas to enhance natural sweetness and flavor.
- This cake must be refrigerated for a sufficient time to set properly since it is a no-bake cheesecake.
- Crushed vanilla wafers can be substituted with graham crackers for a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Ensure stiff peaks form when whipping cream to maintain the light texture of the cheesecake.
- Serve chilled and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Banana Pudding Cheesecake, Cookie Butter, No Bake Cheesecake, Dessert Cake, Vanilla Wafer Layered Cake
