8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups cold milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
For the Layers
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 cups vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers, crushed
Optional Toppings
Whipped cream
Strawberry sauce or glaze
Extra cookie crumbs
Ezoic
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pudding Base
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix for about 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside to fully set.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Mixture
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until completely combined and lump-free.
Step 3: Whip the Cream
In a separate chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This gives the dessert a light, fluffy texture.
Step 4: Combine Cheesecake and Pudding
Gently fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture. Then carefully fold in the whipped cream until smooth and airy. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5: Assemble the Cups
In clear dessert cups or jars, start with a layer of crushed cookies. Add a layer of cheesecake pudding mixture, followed by banana slices and strawberries. Repeat the layers until the cups are full, finishing with the cheesecake layer on top.
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