Description
Treat yourself to Delicious Banana Pudding Cheesecake—a creamy, decadent dessert with layers of banana, pudding, and cheesecake for a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 2 cups Nilla Wafers, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- For the Banana Pudding Topping:
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- Sliced bananas for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Nilla Wafers (2 cups), melted butter (½ cup), and granulated sugar (2 tablespoons). Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese (24 oz) with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar (1 cup) and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), mixing until combined.Add the eggs (3 large), one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the sour cream (1 cup) and mashed bananas (2 ripe bananas) until just combined.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for one hour. Afterward, remove it from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Banana Pudding Topping:In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix (2 packages) and cold milk (4 cups) until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract (1 teaspoon).Once the cheesecake is nicely chilled, spread the pudding mixture over the top of the cheesecake. Top with whipped cream (1 cup) to add a light and airy texture. Decorate with sliced bananas for a charming touch.
- Chill and Serve:Allow the cheesecake to chilling in the refrigerator for another hour before serving. This will help the flavors meld together beautifully.