Banana Pudding Cheesecake
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines the silky texture of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavors of banana pudding.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 7 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, Banana Pudding Cheesecake, cheesecake, Dessert, Easy Dessert, no-bake cheesecake
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 320kcal
9-inch springform pan
mixing bowl
Electric mixer
spatula
For the Cheesecake
- 16 oz cream cheese ensures a rich and creamy texture
- 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the filling
- 1 cup sour cream adds creaminess and a slight tang
- 2 large eggs binds the ingredients together
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses a warm flavor
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed) provides banana pudding flavor
For the Crust
- 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers creates a crunchy base
- 0.25 cup melted butter helps to bind the crust
- 2 tablespoons sugar sweetens the crust
For Serving
- whipped topping adds a light and fluffy element
- banana slices garnish for appeal
- crushed vanilla wafers provides added crunch
How to Make Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
Beat the cream cheese until smooth in a bowl. Add sugar and mix until combined. Stir in sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until well blended.
Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Bake for 60-70 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and cool for an hour.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight to help the cheesecake set.
Before serving, spread whipped topping over the cheesecake, garnish with banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers.
For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before beating. Bake in a water bath for even cooking.
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg