Description
Banana Pudding Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that beautifully melds the smoothness of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavors of banana pudding. This delightful treat features a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy banana-infused filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for any occasion, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and evoke sweet memories of sunny days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8 oz) packages softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla; blend until creamy.
- Mash bananas in another bowl and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the banana mixture over the cooled crust and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. Top with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg