Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake: An Indulgent Twist on Classic Desserts
Indulge in this luxurious Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake that combines the classic flavors of banana pudding with a creamy cheesecake layer, all topped with a crunchy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup banana pudding mix
- 1/4 cup crushed Nilla wafers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla, then stir in the banana pudding mix until well combined.
- Layer the sliced bananas on top of the crust, then pour the cheesecake mixture over the bananas.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until set, then allow to cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Before serving, sprinkle with crushed Nilla wafers for added crunch.
Notes
- For a more intense banana flavor, you can add banana extract to the cheesecake mixture.
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before chilling to avoid a soggy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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