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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Banana Pudding Cheesecake to Delight You

Experience the nostalgia of banana pudding with the innovation of cheesecake in this dreamy no-bake dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers You can substitute with graham crackers.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Make sure it's slightly cooled.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 3 ripe bananas The riper the bananas, the better the flavor.
  • 24 oz cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust if using sweeter alternatives.
  • 3 large eggs Add one at a time for smooth batter.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla to maximize taste.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whip until soft peaks form.
  • 1/2 cup banana pudding mix Store-bought pudding can be a quick alternative.
For Garnishing
  • 1 sliced bananas For visual appeal.
  • 1 crushed vanilla wafers Don’t skip this for a beautiful presentation.
  • optional chocolate syrup For extra indulgence.
  • optional caramel For extra indulgence.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and gather a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool slightly.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then fold in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  4. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold in banana pudding mix until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until just blended. Pour over cooled crust.
  6. Bake for 50-55 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before refrigerating.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set completely, overnight is best for flavors.
  8. Garnish with sliced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers, drizzle with chocolate or caramel before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to avoid clumps. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.

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