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 will become your new favorite dessert. It has all the nostalgic flavors you crave, including sweet banana, creamy vanilla, and subtle cheesecake vibes, all without turning on the oven.

The much talked about Japanese Biscoff Cheesecake Yogurt was so well received that I decided to try out more combinations and this Banana Cream Pie version has become my new favorite!

Our whole family loved trying the popular Japanese cheesecake with biscoff cookies, but I couldn’t stop thinking about the banana version. I grew up eating pudding and cheesecake (always the no-bake kind) here and there, but what about combining the two? That would have sold me! Being a college student, getting back in shape, and many other reasons for wanting a quick, easy, healthy, and inexpensive dessert idea, I knew I had to try this one.

The pudding is 100% optional, but I love that it makes it rich and creamy, almost like a cheesecake or banana cream pie.

I’m looking forward to hearing what varieties you’re trying. If you have any ideas I should try, please leave a comment below.

Materials needed…

Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Creates a creamy, cheesecake-like base with added protein. We prefer Oikos Pro or Sigiz. French Vanilla Instant Pudding: Adds richness to the yogurt and adds classic banana cream pie flavor. Fresh Banana: Adds natural sweetness and an unmistakable banana cream flavor. Simple Mills Sweet Thins: A simple, crunchy crust makes this no-bake dessert easy to enjoy.

How to make banana cream pie yogurt cheesecake

Made with full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, instant pudding mix, fresh bananas, and simple cookie dough, this no-bake dessert is ready in minutes.

A Japanese-style cheesecake that is easy and addictive! Simply open the yogurt, add the instant pudding powder, stir, fill the yogurt with bananas and cookies until they can’t fit, and replace the lid. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

perfect timing

Don’t wait too long. In the end, the cookies ended up being too soggy for my liking. Depending on the type of cookies or crackers you use, the amount of time you need to let the yogurt sit in the refrigerator will vary, so experiment a few times to find the perfect timing.

Make this yogurt cheesecake right after dinner and keep it in the fridge. After a few hours, it’s the perfect little treat for your family.

Substitutes and variations

Sweet Thins can be substituted with graham crackers, chive wafers, or shortbread cookies.

It’s fun to change the flavor of the pudding! Kids will love using chocolate pudding mix! Cheesecake pudding and coconut are also delicious!

Feel free to replace the bananas with other fruits your family loves, like strawberries or raspberries.

Preserving cheesecake and yogurt

Cheesecake yogurt is meant to be eaten all at once, so don’t leave any leftovers. If a large container of yogurt is too much for your family, just split the serving and add a teaspoon of pudding powder, a few cookies, and banana slices. If you have leftovers, they will keep for 2-3 days, but the cookies will be very sticky.

This Banana Cream Pie Yogurt Cheesecake proves that desserts can be easy and high in protein. One bite and you’ll see why this recipe keeps coming back. Creamy and protein-rich, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight snack, a make-ahead dessert, or anytime you want something sweet but not heavy.

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