Description
These Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones are a delightful handheld dessert combining creamy cheesecake filling with classic banana pudding flavors, layered with fresh bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers inside crispy waffle cones. Perfect for an easy-to-serve treat that requires no baking and can be assembled quickly for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Banana Pudding Mixture
- 1/2 package instant banana pudding mix (3.4 oz size)
- 1/2 cup cold milk
Assembly
- 6 standard size waffle cones
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Make the Banana Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix with cold milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken into a pudding consistency.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the thickened banana pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and well blended.
- Add Whipped Cream: Fold the cold heavy whipping cream into the combined mixture until the filling becomes light and fluffy.
- Prepare Cones: Optionally, coat the inside of each waffle cone with a thin layer of melted chocolate to help prevent sogginess and add flavor.
- Assemble Layers: Spoon or pipe a layer of the cheesecake filling into each waffle cone, then add a layer of crushed vanilla wafers followed by sliced bananas. Repeat the layering until the cones are filled to the top.
- Finish Toppings: Top each filled cone with whipped topping, a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired, and sprinkle extra crushed vanilla wafers on top for added texture and decoration.
- Serve: Serve the Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones immediately for best texture and freshness. Enjoy this no-bake, easy-to-make dessert!
Notes
- Using cold heavy cream helps achieve a fluffier cheesecake filling.
- Coating cones with melted chocolate is optional but helps maintain a crisp texture longer.
- These cones are best served fresh to avoid sogginess from the filling.
- You can substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free waffle cones and gluten-free vanilla wafers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana pudding cheesecake cones, no bake dessert, waffle cone dessert, banana dessert, cheesecake filling, easy party dessert
