Description
Indulge in a creamy, dreamy Banana Pudding Cheesecake Ice Cream that’s layered with luscious no-bake cheesecake, ripe bananas, and crunchy Nilla Wafers or Chessman Cookies. This no-churn ice cream dessert is flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, sweetened condensed milk, and finished with a smooth vanilla touch, making it the perfect treat for warm days or anytime you crave a nostalgic comfort dessert.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp salt
Layers
- 2-3 ripe bananas, sliced (optional)
- 12 Nilla Wafers or Chessman Cookies
- Philadelphia no bake cheesecake, sliced or dolloped
- Optional: caramel or butterscotch sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped cream base: In a stand mixer, combine 2 cups of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Whip the mixture for 4-5 minutes until stiff peaks form (or 2-3 minutes if using a Bosch mixer).
- Mix condensed milk and vanilla: In a large bowl, whisk together 14 oz sweetened condensed milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste until smooth.
- Fold whipped cream into condensed milk mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture until fully combined and no streaks remain, creating a smooth ice cream base.
- Layer the ice cream dessert: Pour one-third of the ice cream mixture into a foil-lined bread pan to create the first layer. Then add a layer of sliced no-bake cheesecake, followed by slices of bananas and a sprinkle of Nilla Wafers or Chessman Cookies.
- Repeat layering: Add another one-third of the ice cream mixture, then layer again with bananas and cookies. Optionally drizzle caramel or butterscotch sauce between these layers for extra flavor.
- Finish and freeze: Pour the remaining ice cream mixture on top to create the final layer. Cover the pan with foil or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours until firm and scoopable.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy this creamy, layered banana pudding cheesecake ice cream as a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Line the bread pan with foil for easy removal of the ice cream once frozen.
- You can substitute brown sugar with white sugar if preferred, but brown sugar adds a nice depth of flavor.
- If you prefer, use chessman cookies as an alternative to Nilla Wafers for a spiced cookie flavor.
- Adding caramel or butterscotch sauce is optional but strongly recommended for an extra layer of sweetness and flavor.
- This is a no-churn ice cream; no ice cream maker is needed.
- Bananas are optional; omit if you want just a classic vanilla cheesecake ice cream base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American