Banana Pudding Cheesecake
A nostalgic blend of creamy cheesecake and classic banana pudding atop a buttery vanilla wafer crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup banana pudding mix
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Sliced bananas and additional wafers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Create the crust by combining crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the mashed bananas and banana pudding mix, stirring until well combined.
- Assemble the cheesecake by pouring the banana mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with whipped cream, sliced bananas, and additional wafers before serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and softness. Do not skip the chilling step; it ensures the cheesecake sets properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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