Description
A delightful dessert combining the creamy goodness of cheesecake with classic banana pudding flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Additional crushed vanilla wafers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers and 1/4 cup sugar. Add melted butter and mix well, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed banana until just combined.
- Pour this cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly. Turn off the oven, prop the door open, and let it cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, toss banana slices with lemon juice and arrange them over the cheesecake.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and garnish with additional crushed vanilla wafers, if desired.
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and serve it chilled.
Notes
Keep any leftover cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. It can be frozen for longer storage, wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, banana pudding, dessert, easy dessert, party dessert
