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Delicious banana pudding cheesecake served with fresh bananas and whipped cream.

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and banana pudding, featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened Use Philadelphia or another quality brand.
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups heavy cream Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Helps with stabilization.
For the Banana Layer
  • 2-3 pieces ripe bananas, sliced Use lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice To prevent browning of bananas.
For Topping
  • Whipped cream For serving.
  • Extra vanilla wafers and banana slices For decoration.

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Set aside.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and lemon juice until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Layer the Cheesecake
  1. Toss the sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Spread half of the cheesecake filling over the crust, then layer half of the sliced bananas on top.
  3. Spread the remaining cheesecake filling over the bananas, followed by the rest of the banana slices.
Chill the Cheesecake
  1. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Serve
  1. Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional vanilla wafers and banana slices, if desired.
  2. Remove the sides of the springform pan, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t overmix the cream cheese and be gentle when folding in the whipped cream to maintain a light texture. Always toss bananas in lemon juice to keep them fresh.