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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    No Bake Banana Cheesecake

    Published: Nov 3, 2022 · Updated: Nov 3, 2022 by Neil 16 Comments

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    A slice of no bake banana cheesecake on a white plate with a dessert spoon in front. Rest of uncut cheesecake on a board in the background. Pin title text overlay at top.

    This no bake banana cheesecake is bursting with banana flavour. Easy to make it's a perfect recipe for hassle-free entertaining!

    A slice of no bake banana cheesecake served on a plate with a dessert fork in front. Rest of uncut cheesecake on wooden cutting board in the background.

    If you're looking for less fuss and a great recipe for entertaining then this no bake banana cheesecake is the perfect dessert!

    Banana desserts have always been popular in our house and on this blog. One of the most favourites being my no bake banoffee cheesecake!

    This recipe came about when I decided that we needed an even easier, less fuss simple ingredients recipe.

    And with the festive period around the corner and budgets being extremely tight this year I made this easy banana cheesecake recipe with that in mind.

    The recipe is best made with fresh bananas rather than over-ripe ones. Otherwise the bananas in the cheesecake might be a bit unsightly in colour.

    Whole, uncut no bake banana cheesecake on a wooden chopping board with a cake slice in front.

    This banana cheesecake recipe is nice and simple, with only about 30 minutes of effort required to make it.

    The rest of the time is resting time in the fridge.

    The longer you can leave it (preferably overnight) the better those banana flavours will be!

    If you have a sweet tooth you will love this no bake recipe. You can alter the amount of icing sugar if you find it too sweet.

    This no bake banana cheesecake recipe is a great recipe to add to your list of easy recipes.

    If you're looking for other no bake desserts then check out some of the suggestions below.

    Alternatively for all my other puddings check the desserts menu.

    Close up of a slice of banana cheesecake on a plate with a fork in front.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Step By Step Instructions
    • 📖 Substitutions
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 💭 FAQ's
    • 🍰 Other Popular Cheesecake Recipes You Might Also Like
    • 📋 No Bake Banana Cheesecake Recipe
    • 🧾 Nutrition Label
    • ⭐ Rate The Recipe

    🥘 Ingredients

    No bake banana cheesecake ingredients laid out on a table.
    • Digestive Biscuits
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Cream Cheese
    • Icing Sugar
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Double Cream / Heavy Cream
    • Bananas
    • Lemon Juice
    • Cocoa Powder

    See recipe card for quantities.

    🔪 Step By Step Instructions

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy no bake banana cheesecake:

    Cheesecake Base

    Biscuit base in 20cm cake tin for cheesecake.

    Step 1

    Blitz biscuits / graham crackers and butter in a food processor. If you do not have a food processor you could bash the biscuits in a plastic bag with a rolling pin into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter in a saucepan. Press the biscuit / graham cracker crumbs mixture into the bottom of prepared cheesecake / cake tin. Place in fridge to set completely.

    To Make The Topping

    Cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla extract mixed together in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 1

    • In a large bowl mix cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla extract.
    Double cream whisked to soft peaks in a stand mixer mixing bowl.

    Step 2

    • In separate bowl or in a stand mixer whisk the double cream until soft peaks form. But be careful you don't want stiff peaks to form.
    Cream cheese mixture added to whisked double cream along with mashed bananas.

    Step 3

    • Add cream cheese mixture to whisked double cream. Stir in mashed bananas.
    Cream cheese mixture spooned and smoothed over the biscuit base.

    Step 4

    • Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base. Ensure no banana is showing in the cheesecake layer (otherwise it will go black). Smooth down.
    Banana slices in a small bowl mixed with lemon juice.

    Step 5

    • Add banana slices for the topping to lemon juice, mix well. Cover in plastic wrap to make airtight.
    • Chill both the cheesecake and banana slices in the fridge for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight until the cheesecake has set fully.

    To Decorate The Cheesecake

    Slice of cheesecake decorated with dusted cocoa and sliced bananas on a plate with a fork in front. Rest of cheesecake on a cutting board behind.

    Step 1

    • Remove the cheesecake from the cake tin and decorate with the sliced bananas and dust over the top of the cheesecake with the cocoa powder. Serve immediately.

    📖 Substitutions

    • Digestive Biscuits - U.S. readers use Graham Crackers instead.
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Cream Cheese - I use full fat to save time. See FAQ's if you want to use lower calorie ingredients.
    • Icing Sugar - U.S. readers use powdered sugar.
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Double Cream / Heavy Cream / Heavy Whipping Cream
    • Bananas
    • Lemon Juice
    • Cocoa Powder

    🍽 Equipment

    For This Banana Cheesecake You May Need....

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    This is the KitchenAid Stand Mixer I use. This KitchenAid heavy duty mixer is reliable, durable and efficient.

    If you buy a KitchenAid stand mixer it's likely it will last you for life. Mine has so far!

    This is the deep round cake tin with loose base that I use in the making of this cheesecake and many of my other cheesecakes too.

    It's easy to push the base up slowly keeping the shape of the cheesecake with this cake tin. When you're removing it prior to serving.

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    💭 FAQ's

    Can I Use Low Fat Ingredients In This Banana Cheesecake?

    Yes you can. Many of my other cheesecake recipes often use low fat ingredients. But the cheesecake takes longer to set. So for ease and to save time I'm using full fat ingredients here.

    Do I Need A Stand Mixer To Make This Cheesecake?

    No. A stand mixer would take the effort out of making this cheesecake but you can make it in a large mixing bowl with a whisk.

    What's the best way to store this cheesecake?

    Store your cheesecake in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Can I freeze this cheesecake?

    Yes. I find it’s best to cut the cheescake up into individual slices and keep them in individual airtight containers. Freeze before you add the cheesecake topping though. Do not freeze with the bananas on top otherwise they will turn black.

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    A slice of no bake banana cheesecake served on a plate with a dessert fork in front. Rest of uncut cheesecake on wooden cutting board in the background.
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    5 from 9 votes

    📋 No Bake Banana Cheesecake Recipe

    This no bake banana cheesecake is bursting with banana flavour. Easy to make it's a perfect recipe for hassle-free entertaining!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Resting Time4 hrs
    Total Time4 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 408kcal
    Author: Neil

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    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

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    Equipment

    • Loose base cake tin
    • Food processor
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Whisk
    • Wooden spoon
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Kitchen knives
    • Chopping board

    Ingredients

    Cheesecake Base:

    • 180 g Digestive Biscuits blitzed / crushed into crumbs
    • 80 g Unsalted butter melted

    Cheesecake Filling:

    • 300 g Full Fat Cream Cheese
    • 80 g Icing Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 250 ml Double Cream
    • 2 bananas mashed

    Cheesecake Topping:

    • 2 large bananas
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • Sifted cocoa powder for dusting
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    To Make The Biscuit Base:

    • Blitz the biscuits and butter in a food processor until clumpy and then press the mixture into the bottom of a greased and lined 20cm deep loose bottom cheesecake / cake tin.
    • Put the biscuit base in the fridge for at least an hour for it to set completely.

    To Make The Topping:

    • In a large mixing bowl whisk the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla extract together until well mixed.
    • In separate bowl or in a stand mixer whisk the double cream until soft peaks form.
    • Spoon cream cheese mixture into whisked double cream. Then stir in mashed bananas.
    • Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base.
    • In a small bowl add the banana slices for the topping to the lemon juice, mix well and keep in the fridge until you are ready to serve the cheesecake.
    • Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight until set.

    Cheesecake Topping:

    • When ready to serve carefully remove the cheesecake from the cake tin and decorate with the remaining sliced bananas and dust with the cocoa powder.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg

    🧾 Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 No Bake Banana Cheesecake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 408 Calories from Fat 198
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22g34%
    Saturated Fat 13g81%
    Trans Fat 0.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 62mg21%
    Sodium 390mg17%
    Potassium 388mg11%
    Carbohydrates 45g15%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 26g29%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 770IU15%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 175mg18%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    ⭐ Rate The Recipe

    If you’ve made this no bake banana cheesecake recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      November 03, 2022 at 4:12 am

      5 stars
      A relatively healthy and very delicious cheesecake! I could enjoy one more slice without guilt:-)
      angiesrecipes

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 03, 2022 at 6:18 am

        It's hard to enjoy just one slice of this cheesecake! Thanks Angie!

        Reply
    2. Chef Mimi

      November 03, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      My husband loves bananas, and I think I’ll surprise him with this dessert on his birthday!!!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 03, 2022 at 6:41 pm

        Lucky husband! He will love this. It's much better than a birthday cake!

        Reply
    3. David @ Spiced

      November 04, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      This cheesecake looks so light and fluffy, Neil! I do enjoy banana desserts, but I haven't made any in a while. This would be a great option to serve during the holidays. The no-bake angle would keep it light, too! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 04, 2022 at 5:06 pm

        Thanks David. That was my thinking when I was putting this cheesecake together. It's a great one to serve at the forthcoming holidays and festive season!

        Reply
    4. Michelle

      November 04, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      What an easy and fantastic dessert! Just perfect when you don't want to turn on the oven!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 05, 2022 at 6:12 am

        Fuss-free desserts and mostly fuss-free cooking is my preference Michelle! Thanks for your comment.

        Reply
    5. Sherry M

      November 05, 2022 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      this looks easy and tasty neil - if only i ate bananas 🙂 But i guess you could use other fruit!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 05, 2022 at 6:14 am

        It's got a great banana taste Sherry. Sorry you don't eat bananas. I'm also pretty sure that there aren't any other fruits you could use instead for a BANANA cheesecake. 😉

        Reply
    6. Velva

      November 05, 2022 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, your no-bake banana cheesecake rocks! I would totally enjoy this and it's pretty healthy for a dessert. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 06, 2022 at 9:08 am

        Thank you Velva!

        Reply
    7. Linger, Kristy Murray

      November 12, 2022 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      This reminds me of a banana pudding recipe yet creamier and easier. Bananas recipes are great any time of the year and I love the idea that it is no-bake. What a wonderful dessert idea .. and it is healthier than most. Thanks so much Neil.

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 13, 2022 at 7:19 am

        Thank you! This is a great dessert recipe to enjoy all year round. It's lovely and light too. So even if you've had a large main course, this is a great addition at the end of the meal. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Raymund | angsarap.net

      November 17, 2022 at 2:48 am

      5 stars
      Nice one, I love the idea of how simple it is to make this one.

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 17, 2022 at 5:30 am

        5 stars
        Yep! There's enough going on every day without things being complicated. Glad you like it. Thank you. 🙂

        Reply

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