No-Bake Banana Pudding Lasagna (Easy & Creamy!)
My banana pudding lasagna recipe is the perfect no-bake dessert for holidays, picnics, and potlucks. With layers of Nilla wafers, banana slices, and a luscious pudding mixture, each bite is a dreamy combination of flavors and textures. It’s light and refreshing - ideal for summertime but can be enjoyed anytime of year!
Servings: 20
Calories: 307kcal
Ingredients
Base
- 1½ cup Nilla Wafers crushed
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3.4 oz packet instant vanilla pudding
- 1½ cups milk
- 5 large bananas sliced
- 1 11 oz box Nilla wafers
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Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together all base ingredients until well combined.
- Press into a rectangle baking dish (I used a 12x9 dish). Place in the freezer while preparing the filling.
- Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth using a stand mixer. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, whip until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the vanilla pudding and milk, allow it to thicken for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently fold the pudding mixture through the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour half of the filling mixture over the prepared biscuit base.
- Add a layer of sliced banana and Nilla wafers. Top with remaining filling and another layer of sliced bananas and wafers. Add a thin cheesecake layer on top, to cover the bananas (so they don't brown in the fridge).
- Chill in the fridge, covered, for 2 hours or overnight.
- To serve, top with whipped cream or Cool Whip, crushed Nilla wafers, and sliced bananas.
Notes
- You can use either banana or vanilla instant pudding for the filling.
- To make this recipe vegan friendly, substitute the dairy products for dairy free alternatives such as vegan butter, plant based milk and whipped coconut cream.
- It's best to chill the lasagna overnight, allowing all of the flavors to infuse and taste amazing!
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g