Description
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake merges the delightful flavors of ripe bananas, creamy cheesecake, and rich vanilla pudding into one decadent dessert. The silky layers are complemented by a crunchy Nilla wafer crust, making each bite a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ideal for any gathering, this cheesecake promises to be a showstopper. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply indulging in a treat, the Banana Pudding Cheesecake is sure to impress with its exquisite look and sumptuous flavor.
Ingredients
Roasted Bananas
2 medium bananas
1 Tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar
Nilla Wafer Crust
1 and ½ cups (155g) Nilla Wafer crumbs (about 32–34 cookies)
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
4 Tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake
32 ounces (900g) full-fat block cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
8 ounces (226g) full-fat sour cream, room temperature
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 to 2 medium bananas
Vanilla Pudding
½ box (1.7oz/48g) instant vanilla pudding
1 cup (240mL) cold milk
Whipped Cream Topping
½ cup (120mL) heavy cream
½ Tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Roasted Bananas: Preheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Place halved bananas, cut side up, on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar, turn over, and roast for 10 minutes. Mash and set aside to cool.
Nilla Wafer Crust: Lower oven to 325ºF (162ºC). Mix wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Incorporate eggs one at a time. Pour ⅓ of the batter over the crust, add sliced bananas, then the rest of the batter. Bake in a water bath for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
Vanilla Pudding: Mix pudding powder with milk, let set in fridge.
Whipped Cream Topping: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla to medium-stiff peaks.
Assembly: Spread pudding over cooled cheesecake, top with whipped cream and additional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours