Description
Banana pudding cheesecake is a dreamy dessert that fuses the rich, creamy essence of cheesecake with the nostalgic taste of banana pudding. This layered indulgence features a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and sweet banana slices, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for gatherings or a delightful weeknight dessert, this cheesecake will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a greased springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gently fold in sliced bananas until evenly distributed.
- Fold in whipped topping until just combined.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust, layer with banana slices, then top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Smooth out.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing crushed vanilla wafers into the batter or adding chocolate chips. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother cheesecake.