Description
This Banana Cheesecake Parfait is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham cracker crumb, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh banana slices. Perfect for a quick and easy treat, it combines the rich flavors of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of bananas, topped with whipped cream and garnished with extra crumbs for a crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
Fruit Layer
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- lemon juice (for tossing bananas)
Garnish
- extra whipped topping
- crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir well until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly mixed. Set aside this crumb mixture for layering.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until creamy and well combined. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated to create a light and fluffy cheesecake filling.
- Prepare Bananas: Toss the banana slices with a small amount of lemon juice to prevent browning and keep them fresh-looking for the parfait assembly.
- Assemble Parfaits: In serving glasses or parfait cups, spoon a layer of the graham cracker crumb mixture at the bottom. Add a layer of the cheesecake filling followed by a layer of banana slices. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled to the top.
- Garnish and Chill: Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped topping and a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for texture and presentation. Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with caramel sauce or add a layer of sliced strawberries between layers.
- Use Greek yogurt as a substitute for cream cheese to make a lighter version of this parfait.
- These parfaits can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance and kept chilled until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
