Description
Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake with the comforting flavors of banana pudding, topped with fresh bananas and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced (for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract, then eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in heavy cream and banana pudding mix.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. Cool gradually in the oven for about 1 hour.
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with sliced bananas and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake, as it can lead to a dry texture.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracks.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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