Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones
A delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining creamy cheesecake filling with layers of bananas and crushed vanilla wafers in a crunchy waffle cone.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 1 block cream cheese, softened 8 oz
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box instant banana cream pudding mix 3.4 oz
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For Assembly
- 6 pieces waffle cones
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 large banana, sliced The star fruit of the dessert
- extra whipped topping & wafers for garnish For finishing touches
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, start by beating the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, banana cream pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whip the mixture until thick and fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until everything is light and fluffy.
Assembly
- Layer the bottom of each waffle cone with crushed vanilla wafers.
- Add a spoonful of the cheesecake filling, followed by a slice or two of banana. Repeat the process until the cones are full, finishing with a layer of filling.
- Top each cone with extra whipped topping, more crushed wafers, and a slice of banana or a whole wafer for garnish.
- Chill the cones upright for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, prepare the filling a day in advance and chill. You can experiment with flavored whipped topping for extra flavor.