Description
Creamy banana pudding cheesecake cones blend Southern comfort with playful dessert magic. Sweet layers of nostalgia and innovation invite you to savor a delightful twist on classic flavors, promising pure indulgence in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup banana puree (about 2 ripe bananas)
- 12 ice cream cones (waffle or sugar cones)
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Flavoring and Optional Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Additional sliced bananas (optional)
- Extra crushed vanilla wafers (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove pudding from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and transfer to a container. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until silky and uniform, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, mixing until well integrated.
- Gently fold sour cream and heavy cream into the mixture, creating a light and creamy consistency.
- Add banana puree, crushed vanilla wafers, and optional cinnamon to the cheesecake base, blending thoroughly.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake mixture for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Carefully position wafer cones in an upright stance, preparing for filling.
- Layer each cone with the chilled cheesecake mixture, filling approximately two-thirds of the cone.
- Top the cheesecake layer with the prepared banana pudding, creating a visually appealing contrast.
- Optionally, crown the cones with dollops of whipped cream, fresh banana slices, and additional crushed vanilla wafers.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to indulge, maintaining optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Secure ice cream cones in a tall glass or muffin tin to prevent tipping while filling, ensuring a mess-free preparation process.
- Use overripe, brown-spotted bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor in the banana puree, enhancing the overall taste of the dessert.
- Pulse vanilla wafers into fine crumbs for a smoother texture, or leave some chunks for added crunch in the cheesecake mixture.
- Swap regular cream cheese with low-fat versions or use gluten-free vanilla wafers to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg