This easy and incredibly delicious Easy Banana Pudding Dip starts with creamy banana pudding with tangy cream cheese and fresh whipped cream. Fresh bananas and crisp vanilla wafers are folded in, creating the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
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Banana Cream Pudding Dip
This amazing dessert dip takes all the flavors of old-fashioned banana pudding and gives them a tangy cheesecake twist. Made using just a handful of ingredients, it’s the perfect sweet treat for a holiday gathering, family game night, summer BBQs, or game day snacking.
It’s so easy to make, too! You combine fresh, ripe bananas, smooth instant pudding, and the creamy whipped cream cheese blend into a delectable dip. It’s a simple dessert that adds the perfect touch of sweetness to any gathering. Whether you pair it with Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit, this banana pudding cheesecake dip is always a hit with adults and kids alike.
If you love great recipes for fruit dips, you should also check out this Cranberry Jalapeno Dip or for more banana goodness, check out this Best Banana Pudding Recipe.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy recipe to prepare – This is an easy no bake dip that uses just a few simple ingredients that you can whip up in just 10 minutes.
- Classic banana pudding flavors – Banana pudding and fresh bananas provide delicious banana pudding flavors, but in dip form.
- Great make-ahead dessert – It’s awesome for meal prep. Make it several hours before serving or even the night before and keep it in the fridge.
Ingredients
- Instant banana pudding mix – Make sure to use instant pudding mix, not cook and serve pudding
- Half-and-half – Gives the dip a richer flavor and thicker consistency than whole milk.
- Pure vanilla extract – Brings out the flavors of the banana pudding.
- Whipped cream cheese, softened –This gives you a light and fluffy dip as compared to block cream cheese
- Cold heavy whipping cream – Used to make whipped cream. You can use premade whipped topping in the tub instead.
- Ripe bananas, diced – Give the dip the perfect banana flavor and added texture
- Vanilla wafers, crushed (plus more for dipping) – Provides the classic bits of crunch and flavor in banana pudding.
How To Make Banana Pudding Dessert Dip
Step One: Combine Pudding with the Half and Half
- In a large bowl, beat the pudding mix, half-and-half, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer on medium speed until it has thickened. This will take about 2 minutes.
Step Two: Fold in the Cream Cheese
- Next, add the whipped cream cheese to the pudding mixture and mix until smooth.
Step Three: Add the Whipped Cream
- In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Add the heavy cream to the pudding and cream cheese mixture and gently fold them to combine.
Step Four: Fold in the Remaining Ingredients and Chill
- Fold in the diced, fresh bananas and crushed vanilla wafers. Fold to combine.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge and let it chill for one hour.
- Garnish with additional banana slices or crisp vanilla wafer cookies, and enjoy.
Banana Pudding Dip Recipe Variations
- Chocolate chips – Add a handful of mini chocolate chips for a wonderful chocolate banana twist.
- Peanut butter – Mix a little bit of peanut butter into the cream cheese mixture.
- Nuts – Give the dip a crunchy texture with chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Caramel sauce – Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the dip for extra sweetness.
- Coconut flakes – Sprinkle shredded coconut on top to give your dip a tropical twist.
- Cookies – You can use crushed golden Oreo cookies, shortbread cookies, or even Graham crackers instead of the Nilla wafers.
- Marshmallows – Fold in some mini marshmallows for added fluffy sweetness.
- Instant vanilla pudding – If you prefer less banana flavor, you can swap out the banana pudding with vanilla.
What to Serve with Banana Pudding Cheesecake Dip
- Crackers and cookies: You serve this dip with Graham crackers, shortbread cookies, animal crackers, or additional vanilla wafer cookies.
- Fresh fruit: Apple and pear slices, banana slices, pineapple chunks, and fresh strawberries are great choices.
- Other dippables: Large marshmallows, cubes of pound cake, pretzels, and pita chips are other delicious options.
How Do I Store This Dessert Dip?
When not serving it, you’ll want to store your dip in an airtight container in the fridge. It should stay fresh for about 3 days. You may have to give it a stir after it has been sitting for a while.
How Can I Keep My Sliced Bananas from Turning Brown?
Sliced bananas turn brown quickly. If you are garnishing the dip with banana slices, sprinkle them with a little lemon juice. This slows down the oxidation process. You can also coat the slices with a little natural honey. It acts as a barrier between the air and the surface of the bananas.
More Easy Dessert Recipes
- Peanut Butter Bars
- Cherry Cheesecake
- Peanut Butter Pie
- Banana Split Cake
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Dessert
Easy Banana Pudding Dip
Ingredients
- 3.1 ounces instant banana pudding mix 1 package
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese softened
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 2 bananas diced, plus a few slices for garnish
- ¼ cup crushed vanilla wafers plus whole wafers for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the pudding mix, half-and-half, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer on medium speed until it has thickened – about 2 minutes.
- Add the whipped cream cheese and mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form – about 2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream to the pudding mix and gently fold them to combine.
- Add the diced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers. Fold to combine.
- Garnish with additional sliced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers.
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