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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Banana Pudding Cheesecake: A Creamy Dream Dessert You'll Love

This Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines rich cheesecake and nostalgic banana pudding, offering a creamy, crowd-pleasing dessert that impresses at any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Nilla Wafers or vanilla cookies or graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Mashed Ripe Banana overripe works best
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 pkg Instant Banana Cream Pudding Mix avoid the cook and serve variety
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Eggs room temperature
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream homemade is best
  • 2 medium Sliced Bananas
  • 1/2 cup Additional Nilla Wafers

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Roasting pan
  • Electric mixer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Crush 2 cups of Nilla Wafers into fine crumbs.
  2. Mix the crumbs with granulated sugar and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes until just set.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in mashed banana and sour cream, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add sugar, pudding mix, and vanilla extract, then mix in the eggs one at a time until just combined.
  5. Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil and place it in a larger roasting pan. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  6. Pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it’s about 1 inch deep. Bake for 70-80 minutes until edges set but center jiggles slightly.
  7. Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
  8. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours or overnight before serving.
  9. Run a knife around the edge and release the springform. Top with whipped cream, sliced bananas, and Nilla Wafers before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture. Use a water bath to prevent cracks when baking.

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