In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.

Prepare the banana pudding:

In another bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Gently fold the prepared banana pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Refrigerate while preparing the cones.

Make the crushed cookie coating:

In a small bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafer cookies with melted butter until evenly coated.

Dip the top edges of the waffle or sugar cones into the melted butter mixture, then roll in the crushed vanilla wafer cookies to create a cookie rim. Let the cones sit for a few minutes to set.

Assemble the Cheesecake Cones:

Spoon or pipe the banana pudding cheesecake filling into the prepared cones, filling them generously.

Garnish and Serve:

Top each cone with a slice of banana, a dollop of whipped cream, extra crushed vanilla wafers, and a drizzle of caramel if desired.

Enjoy your delightful Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones—a fun and creamy dessert perfect for any occasion!