Banana Pudding Cheesecake
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with sweet bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for any gathering or sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups vanilla wafer crumbs Use finely crushed vanilla wafers
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it is at room temperature
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for best flavor
- 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract recommended
Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whipped until stiff peaks form
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and spread over the top.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Serve chilled for best flavor. Optional toppings include additional banana slices or crushed vanilla wafers. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.