Description
A delightful dessert combining the flavors of classic banana pudding and creamy cheesecake, topped with sweet strawberries. Perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together. Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan for the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then add vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and sour cream. Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 60-70 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In a separate bowl, whisk banana pudding mix and cold milk together until thick. Once cheesecake is chilled, spread banana pudding over the top.
- In a saucepan, cook sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until strawberries soften. Mix cornstarch with water, then stir into strawberry mixture. Cook until thickened and cool before spreading over the pudding layer.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for an additional hour before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For a chocolate twist, add cocoa powder to the cheesecake filling or drizzle chocolate syrup over the top before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Banana, Pudding, Cheesecake, Dessert, Strawberries, Sweet Treat
