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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Creamy Banana Pudding Cheesecake to Wow Your Taste Buds

This Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines classic flavors with creamy cheesecake, creating a crowd-pleaser dessert perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Nilla Wafers Crushed for crust
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for best texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens filling
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Pure for best flavor
  • 3 medium Bananas Mashed, ripe for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream At room temperature
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Nilla Wafers For garnish
For the Topping
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Instant variety
  • 2 cups Milk Whole recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For whipping

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a food processor, combine the Nilla Wafers, brown sugar, and melted unsalted butter and pulse until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 11 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed bananas, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until combined.
  4. Gently mix in the eggs one at a time on low speed.
  5. Pour half the cheesecake filling into the crust, add sliced bananas and crushed Nilla Wafers, then pour the remaining filling on top.
  6. Prepare a water bath and bake for 80-90 minutes or until the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Cool in the oven for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  8. Whisk together the pudding mix and milk, then fold in whipped heavy cream for the topping.
  9. Spread the pudding mixture over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with crushed Nilla Wafers before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for a creamy filling. Bake in a water bath to prevent cracking.

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