Description
Delight in the Heavenly Banana Pudding Cheesecake, a perfect blend of banana desserts and creamy cheesecake filling with a Nilla Wafer crust, beautifully adorned with cheesecake decoration to satisfy every sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Sliced bananas
- Crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is slightly set.
- Cool cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and crushed wafers before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
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