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Creamy No-Bake Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

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A no-bake dessert with layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a creamy pudding-cream cheese mixture, chilled to perfection. It’s a crowd-pleasing treat that requires no oven and minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boxes (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 box (11 ounces) vanilla wafers
  • 4–5 ripe but firm bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Crushed vanilla wafers for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 3 cups of cold whole milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  2. In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beat for another minute.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip 2 cups heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.
  4. Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the pudding-cream cheese mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
  6. Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers on top, then add a layer of sliced bananas. Spoon about one-third of the remaining pudding mixture over the bananas and spread gently.
  7. Repeat layers: wafers, bananas, pudding mixture, two more times, ending with a final layer of pudding mixture on top.
  8. In a clean bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread over the top of the icebox cake. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers if desired.
  9. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Slice bananas evenly for consistent texture. Chill overnight for best results—the wafers soften into a cake-like texture. Keep refrigerated until serving. For a lighter version, use light whipped topping and sugar-free pudding mix.

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