Description
Delight in these Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones, a creamy, fruity twist on classic cheesecake served in fun, handheld cones. Combining smooth cream cheese, whipped cream, ripe bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, these cones make a perfect no-bake dessert that chills to a delightful, rich texture.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Serve
- 6 sugar cones
Instructions
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating the cream is fully aerated and holds shape.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care to preserve the airy texture, until fully combined and smooth.
- Add bananas and wafers: Fold in the mashed ripe bananas and the crushed vanilla wafers carefully to maintain some texture and even distribution throughout the filling.
- Fill cones: Spoon the cheesecake filling carefully into each sugar cone, pressing gently to pack the filling securely without breaking the cones.
- Chill: Place the filled cones upright in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and firm up for the best texture.
- Serve: Remove from the refrigerator and enjoy the banana pudding cheesecake cones chilled as a delicious, handheld dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Whipping the cream to stiff peaks is crucial for the airy texture of the cheesecake mixture.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor integration.
- These cones are best served chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the filling if desired.
