Description
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavor of banana pudding. With a graham cracker crust, banana-infused cheesecake layer, and a smooth banana pudding topping, it’s the ultimate dessert for banana lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2 cups banana pudding (prepared, using instant mix or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- Sliced bananas (for garnish)
- Crushed vanilla wafers (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract. Mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in mashed bananas, lemon juice, and optional cinnamon.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 60 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly wobbly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool cheesecake in oven for 1 hour.
- Prepare banana pudding and fold in whipped cream. Spread over the cooled cheesecake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with sliced bananas, crushed vanilla wafers, and whipped cream. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for better flavor.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Add a hint of espresso powder or caramel for flavor twists.
- Banana slices should be added just before serving to avoid browning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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