Heavenly Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Indulge in the creamy and decadent Heavenly Banana Pudding Cheesecake – a luscious dessert that combines the rich flavors of banana pudding and smooth cheesecake. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, with a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake filling, and a topping of banana slices and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
- Sliced bananas (for garnish)
- Vanilla wafers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is just set. Let it cool completely in the pan before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours.
- For the topping, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream on top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with fresh banana slices and vanilla wafers around the edge of the cheesecake.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- Allow the cheesecake to chill for at least 4 hours for the best flavor and texture.
- For extra banana flavor, add more mashed bananas to the cheesecake batter.
- You can use a banana-flavored pudding mix for additional depth of flavor.
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