Description
Delight in these creamy Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones, a fun and portable twist on classic banana pudding. Cream cheese and whipped cream blend with ripe bananas and vanilla wafers, all nestled inside crisp sugar cones for a delightful no-bake treat perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
Assembly
- 6 sugar cones
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps, creating a creamy base for your cheesecake cones.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring the cream is aerated and fluffy for folding into the mixture.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula, taking care to maintain the airiness of the whipped cream for a light texture.
- Add Bananas and Wafers: Fold in the mashed ripe bananas and crushed vanilla wafers until evenly distributed throughout the cheesecake mixture.
- Fill the Cones: Carefully spoon the prepared cheesecake mixture into each sugar cone, pressing gently to pack the filling evenly but without breaking the cones.
- Chill: Place the filled cones upright in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the cheesecake mixture to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Remove from the refrigerator and serve the Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones chilled. Enjoy this creamy, crunchy, and fruity dessert!
Notes
- For best results, use ripe bananas as they provide natural sweetness and flavor.
- You can prepare the cheesecake mixture a few hours ahead and fill the cones just before serving to keep them crisp.
- To keep cones upright while chilling, use a cupcake pan or stand them in a container with rice or sugar.
- Crushed vanilla wafers add texture and classic banana pudding flavor but can be substituted with graham crackers if preferred.
- This recipe is best served within 24 hours to maintain cone crispness and freshness.
