Banana Cream Pie Yogurt Cheesecake
If you love banana cream pie but want something a little lighter and easier, this banana cream pie yogurt cheesecake is about to become your new favorite dessert. It has all the nostalgic flavors you crave, sweet banana, creamy vanilla, and a subtle cheesecake vibe, without turning on the oven.
Our viral Japanese Biscoff cheesecake yogurt has been doing so well that I just had to try more combinations and this banana cream pie version is a new favorite!
Our whole family loved trying the viral Japanese cheesecake with biscoff cookies, but I could not stop thinking about a banana version. I grew up with pudding this and that and cheesecake (always the no bake kind) here and there, but combining the two? That would have sold me! Throw in being a college student, getting back in shape and a million other reasons to want a fast, easy, healthy and cheap dessert idea and I knew I had to try it.
The pudding is 100% optional but I liked that it made things thicker, creamier and more like a cheesecake/ banana cream pie.
I can’t wait to hear what varieties you all are trying. Leave a comment below if you have an idea I should try!
Ingredients You’ll Need…
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Creates a creamy cheesecake-style base with added protein. We prefer Oikos Pro or Siggi’s.
- French Vanilla Instant Pudding: Thickens the yogurt and adds classic banana cream pie flavor.
- Fresh Banana: Adds natural sweetness and that unmistakable banana cream taste.
- Simple Mills Sweet Thins: A simple, crunchy crust that keeps this dessert easy and no-bake.
How to Make Banana Cream Pie Yogurt Cheesecake
Made with full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, instant pudding mix, fresh banana, and a simple cookie crust, this no-bake dessert comes together in minutes.
The easiness of these Japanese cheesecakes is what’s so dang addicting about them! All you do is open your yogurt, stir in the instant pudding powder, stuff the bananas and cookies into the yogurt until you can’t fit anymore and then put the lid back on. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat it.
The Perfect Timing
You don’t want to wait too long , the cookies eventually become too soggy for my liking. Depending on what type of cookies or crackers you use will change how long the yogurt needs to sit in the refrigerator so test it out to find the perfect timing.
Right after dinner, I’ll prep this yogurt cheesecake and stick it in the fridge and it’s perfect a couple of hours later for a little treat for the fam!
Substitutions and Variations
The Sweet Thins can be substituted with graham crackers, Nilla Wafers, or shortbread cookies.
Changing the pudding flavor is also fun! My kids love when we use chocolate pudding mix! Cheesecake pudding or coconut are also delicious!
Feel free to swap out the bananas with strawberries or raspberries or another fruit your family loves.
Storing Cheesecake Yogurt
Cheesecake yogurt is meant to be eaten in one sitting, so there shouldn’t be any leftovers. If a big tub of yogurt is too much for your family, then portion out individual servings and just add a teaspoon of pudding powder, a few cookies and slices of bananas. If you do have some leftovers, they will keep for 2-3 days but the cookies will get super soggy.
This banana cream pie yogurt cheesecake proves that dessert can be both easy and high protein. One bite and you’ll see why this recipe belongs on repeat. It’s creamy, protein-packed, and perfect for a quick weeknight treat, a make-ahead dessert, or when you’re craving something sweet but not heavy.
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Banana Cheesecake Yogurt
This banana cream pie yogurt cheesecake is creamy, no-bake, and made with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist on a classic dessert. Easy, nostalgic, and perfectly sweet.
Course 500+ Best Dessert Recipes
Keyword banana cream pie, cheesecake, greek yogurt, no bake, no bake dessert
Prep Time 1 minute minute
Chilling Time 2 hours hours
Total Time 2 hours hours 1 minute minute
Servings 3
Calories 409kcal
Author Carrian Cheney
- 24 oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt full fat, we prefer Oikos Pro or Siggi's
- 2 Tablespoons French Vanilla Instant Pudding powder
- 1 Banana sliced
- 10 Simple Mills Sweet Thins
Open the yogurt and stir in the pudding powder.
24 oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt, 2 Tablespoons French Vanilla Instant Pudding
Gently press the bananas and cookies into the yogurt so they are mostly submerged.
1 Banana, 10 Simple Mills Sweet Thins
Refrigerate for 2 hours (see note).
Remove from the fridge and enjoy.
If it was refrigerated longer, the Sweet Thins got too mushy.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 2mg