Description
Classic layered pudding shortcake merges creamy textures with sweet pastry delights. Homemade dessert perfection combines rich custard, fluffy cake, and delicate crumb for an irresistible culinary experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sliced fresh strawberries
Crust and Sugar Components:
- 2 cups (240 grams) crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
Dairy and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups (600 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the strawberry crunch foundation by blending crushed vanilla wafers, pecans, and sugar with melted butter. Spread this mixture evenly into a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes, then artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices across the crisp base.
- Create the banana pudding cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese until smooth. Gradually incorporate sugar, vanilla, eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, heavy cream, and flour into a silky, homogeneous batter. Gently pour this luxurious mixture over the strawberry layer. Bake for 60-70 minutes at 350°F, watching for lightly browned edges and a set center. Allow complete cooling before unmolding.
- Transform the cooled cheesecake into an elegant dessert by preparing a cloud-like whipped cream. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Lavishly spread the cream across the cheesecake’s surface. Embellish with additional sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafers for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Crust Customization: Swap vanilla wafers with graham crackers or gluten-free cookies for alternative texture and dietary needs.
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Use overripe bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor and smoother pudding consistency.
- Temperature Control: Allow cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature before mixing to prevent lumpy cheesecake batter.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare this dessert a day in advance to enhance flavor melding and simplify serving preparation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 202 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg