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Delicious banana pudding cheesecake topped with whipped cream and banana slices.

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This delightful Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the classic flavor of banana pudding, perfect for celebrations and satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 ounces each)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs Add one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed Use ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor.
Toppings
  • 1 cup whipped cream For topping.
  • 1–2 bananas sliced For topping.
  • Crushed vanilla wafers For garnish.
  • Optional: banana pudding mix (prepared) For an extra layer.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until well combined.
  5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
Cooling
  1. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Serving
  1. Once chilled, top with whipped cream, sliced bananas, and crushed vanilla wafers.
  2. Optionally, layer with prepared banana pudding mix before serving.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing for a smooth texture. For a crispy crust, bake the crust before adding the filling for about 10 minutes. You can also incorporate chocolate chips or coconut flakes for variations.