Description
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines the comforting flavors of classic banana pudding and the richness of cheesecake into an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup banana slices for garnish
- Additional vanilla wafers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition for a perfectly blended batter.
- Mix in the mashed bananas until well incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and just slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and additional vanilla wafers before serving.
Notes
Let cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg