Banana Pudding Cheesecake sounds absolutely delicious! It’s the perfect combo of two amazing desserts—banana pudding and cheesecake. Here’s a simple recipe you can try to make this creamy, banana-flavored delight:
Banana Pudding Cheesecake Recipe
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups Nilla wafer crumbs (about 30 cookies)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package instant banana pudding mix (3.4 oz)
Banana Pudding Topping:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream (or Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup Nilla wafer crumbs
- Optional: extra banana slices for decoration
Instructions:
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Make the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the Nilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form a firm crust. Bake for about 10 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the vanilla extract, then mix in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Add the sour cream, heavy cream, and banana pudding mix. Beat until smooth and well combined.
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Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. (It will continue to set as it cools.)
- Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool for about 1 hour. Then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
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Prepare the Topping:
- Once the cheesecake is completely chilled, arrange the banana slices on top.
- Spread a layer of whipped cream (or Cool Whip) over the bananas.
- Sprinkle Nilla wafer crumbs over the whipped cream for a crunchy topping.
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Serve:
- Slice and serve chilled. You can even add a few extra banana slices on top for decoration.
This cheesecake has all the creamy, banana flavor of banana pudding, but with the richness of cheesecake. It’s perfect for any special occasion or just as a sweet treat! Would you try this version, or would you want to mix it up a bit with something different?