Description
Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones are a delightful and creamy dessert that combines the smooth richness of cream cheese with the sweet, fruity flavor of instant banana pudding. Served in crunchy sugar or waffle cones, these cones make a fun and shareable treat perfect for parties, gatherings, or a simple indulgence at home. The dessert requires no baking and comes together quickly with easy-to-find ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Cones
- 6 sugar cones or waffle cones
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Garnish
- 1 banana, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and banana pudding mix using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add Milk Slowly: Gradually pour in the cold milk while continuing to mix until the mixture is fluffy and has a pudding-like consistency.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the mixture using a spatula to maintain an airy texture without deflating.
- Add Optional Flavorings: If desired, incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla extract for additional sweetness and enhanced flavor, stirring gently.
- Prepare for Filling: Transfer the creamy filling into a piping bag or a zip-top plastic bag with the tip cut off for easy filling of the cones.
- Fill the Cones: Pipe the mixture into each cone, starting from the bottom and filling upwards, then swirl the top to resemble soft-serve ice cream.
- Add Crushed Vanilla Wafers: Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers on top of each filled cone for texture and flavor contrast.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with banana slices if serving immediately. Serve right away and enjoy this creamy and crunchy dessert.
Notes
- Use cold milk to help achieve a fluffy pudding consistency.
- Folding in the whipped topping gently keeps the dessert light and airy.
- For firmer cones, chill them briefly before filling.
- You can substitute sugar cones with waffle cones based on preference.
- This dessert is best served immediately to maintain the cone’s crispness but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours if needed.
- Optional vanilla extract and powdered sugar enhance the flavor but can be omitted for a less sweet version.
