Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of childhood with this delightful Banana Pudding Cheesecake. This creamy dessert combines the rich taste of bananas with a luscious cheesecake filling, all nestled in a crunchy Nilla Wafer crust. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in, this cheesecake is sure to impress everyone at the table. With its easy preparation and make-ahead convenience, you can enjoy every delicious bite without the stress. Top it off with whipped cream and crushed wafers for an irresistible finish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Nilla Wafers
- 2 TBSP Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup White granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 2 Bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream (room temperature)
- 4 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Crushed Nilla wafers
- 2 Bananas (sliced thinly)
- 1 package Instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup Milk (cold)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (cold)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed Nilla Wafers with brown sugar and melted butter, then press into a springform pan to create the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed bananas, vanilla extract, sour cream, heavy cream, and eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Pour half of the batter over the crust, layer with crushed Nilla Wafers and sliced bananas, then pour remaining batter on top.
- Bake for about 85 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For topping, whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk and vanilla extract until thickened. Spread over chilled cheesecake and sprinkle with crushed Nilla Wafers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
