Description
Creamy banana pudding cheesecake brings Southern comfort to dessert lovers, merging classic flavors with rich, smooth indulgence. Silky layers of banana-infused cheesecake and vanilla wafer crust promise a delightful slice of sweet nostalgia you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 cup whole milk
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4 ounces/96 grams) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and craft a buttery graham cracker foundation by combining crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into a greased springform pan, and baking for 10 minutes until achieving a golden hue. Allow the crust to cool completely.
- Whip the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky smooth texture, gradually incorporating granulated sugar and blending until achieving a light, fluffy consistency.
- Introduce vanilla extract and sour cream to the cream cheese mixture, creating a harmonious blend. Gently fold in ripe, mashed bananas, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Construct delectable layers by pouring half of the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, strategically sprinkling half of the pudding mix, and drizzling half of the milk. Repeat the layering process with remaining ingredients, creating a visually appealing and flavorful dessert.
- Shield the dessert with plastic wrap and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours or ideally overnight, enabling the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing, preventing a grainy texture in your cheesecake.
- Crush graham crackers finely and press firmly into the pan to create a solid, crisp base that holds together beautifully when sliced.
- Mash bananas completely to distribute their flavor evenly and prevent large chunks disrupting the creamy cheesecake texture.
- Refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor development and ideal set, allowing pudding and cheesecake layers to meld perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg