Creamy Banana Pudding Cheesecake
A luscious fusion of two classic desserts, this banana pudding cheesecake features a smooth cream cheese base blended with ripe bananas and topped with a rich layer of banana pudding. Finished with whipped cream and a delicate cookie crumble, it’s a dessert sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 3.4 oz box instant banana pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 ripe bananas mashed
- Whipped cream and additional vanilla wafer crumbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Stir together the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl, then firmly press the blend into the base of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool fully.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
- Using a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until its texture is completely smooth. Incorporate the granulated sugar and flour, mixing thoroughly.
- Add the eggs individually, mixing after each addition. Blend in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the banana-lemon mixture into the cheesecake batter.
- Transfer the batter to the cooled crust, smoothing the top evenly.
- Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the center appears mostly set.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool entirely at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, whisk the banana pudding mix with the whole milk following the instructions on the package.
- Spread the prepared pudding mixture over the cooled cheesecake, then refrigerate for no less than 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully set.
- Just before serving, garnish the top with whipped cream and a sprinkling of extra vanilla wafer crumbs.