Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
02 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
05 - 5.1 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix.
06 - 2 cups cold milk.
07 - 1 box vanilla wafers.
08 - 2 bananas, sliced.
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped.
10 - Crushed strawberry wafers for garnish.

# Instructions:

01 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sugar and vanilla. Whip cream separately, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
02 - Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Let set.
03 - Layer vanilla wafers, bananas, strawberries, cheesecake mixture, and pudding in serving dish. Repeat layers.
04 - Top with fresh strawberries and crushed wafers. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made up to 24 hours ahead.
02 - Keep refrigerated until serving.