Description
A delicious dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with classic banana pudding flavors, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp banana extract (optional)
- 1 packet (3.4 oz) banana-flavored instant pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups cold milk
- 2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Vanilla wafers or crushed cookies (for garnish)
- Banana slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). In a medium bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers (or graham crackers), granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and banana extract. Pour this mixture over the cooled crust.
- Wrap the bottom of the springform pan with foil and place it in a roasting pan. Add hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. Spread the pudding over the cheesecake and top with sliced bananas.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then spread it over the pudding layer.
- Garnish with wafers or banana slices and serve!
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smoother batter. Press the crust firmly into the pan to prevent it from crumbling when slicing. Use ripe bananas for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: banana pudding, cheesecake, dessert, homemade, creamy