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No-Bake Banana Icebox Cake

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A simple, no-bake dessert featuring layers of banana cream pudding, whipped topping, and graham crackers, perfect for hot days or gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 boxes instant banana cream pudding mix 3.4-ounce boxes
  • 3 cups cold milk Whole milk preferred for richness
  • 2 containers whipped topping 8-ounce containers, divided (e.g., Cool Whip)
  • 3 sleeves graham crackers About 36 crackers total, broken to fit
  • 1 banana Fresh banana slices for garnish Add just before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill your mixing bowl and whisk in the fridge for 10 minutes if your kitchen is warm.
  2. In a large bowl, pour in 3 cups of cold milk and add the two boxes of instant banana cream pudding. Whisk together until smooth, then continue whisking for about 1 minute until the mixture starts to thicken.
  3. Fold in one 8-ounce container of whipped topping gently until the filling is uniform and fluffy. Set this pudding mixture aside.
  4. Line the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish with about one-quarter of the graham crackers.
  5. Spread 1/3 of the pudding mixture over the cracker layer and smooth with an offset spatula. Repeat two more times: crackers, pudding, crackers, pudding.
  6. Finish with the remaining graham crackers on top and spread the remaining container of whipped topping over the top layer so no graham crackers are exposed.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours; overnight chilling is recommended.
Serving
  1. Before serving, top with crushed leftover graham crackers and fresh banana slices.
  2. Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For a lighter dessert, use low-fat milk and a reduced-fat whipped topping. To keep it dairy-free, try a coconut-based pudding mix and an unsweetened coconut whipped topping. Store leftovers covered for up to 3-4 days.
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