Banana Pudding With Cream & Cheese

Indulge in this quick, creamy banana pudding dessert featuring rich cream cheese, sliced fresh bananas, and crunchy crushed cookies. Easy to make, perfectly sweet, and high in protein, it’s the ultimate luscious treat for any sweet craving!

Creamy Banana Pudding Dessert

If you are looking for a rich, velvety dessert that tastes like a classic bakery treat but takes minutes to throw together, this banana pudding recipe is for you. The combination of cream cheese and fresh cream creates a thick, decadent base that perfectly complements sweet banana slices and crunchy cookie crumbs.

Prep Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional, but recommended)

• Servings: 4 individual portions

Ingredients

For the Pudding Base

• 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt or vanilla protein powder mixed with 1 cup milk

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Layers & Topping

• 2 ripe medium bananas, sliced into rounds

• 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies

• Extra dusting of ground cinnamon

• Light drizzle of honey for garnish

Instructions

1. Whip the Cream Base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and heavy cream together using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy.

2. Blend in Flavor: Fold in the Greek yogurt (or protein mixture), honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until completely combined and creamy.

3. Assemble the Dessert:

   • On a serving plate or in individual dessert bowls, place a base layer of crushed cookies or graham crackers.

   • Pipe or spoon a generous portion of the creamy pudding mixture over the cookie layer.

   • Top evenly with freshly sliced banana rounds.

4. Garnish & Serve: Finish with an extra sprinkle of crushed cookie crumbs, a light dusting of cinnamon, and a gentle drizzle of honey over the top. Serve immediately for maximum cookie crunch, or chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.