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Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Easy Dessert Recipe for Families

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This Banana Pudding Cheesecake blends creamy cheesecake, fresh bananas, silky pudding, and a buttery vanilla wafer crust into one unforgettable dessert. Rich, nostalgic, and beautifully layered, it's the perfect treat for celebrations or anytime you want a showstopping homemade sweet!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
Banana Pudding Layer
  • 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
  • 1.25 cups cold milk
Topping
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • banana slices and additional vanilla wafers for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C).
  2. Prepare the crust by combining the vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and compact it firmly.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove and allow it to cool.
  5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Mix in sour cream and vanilla until fully incorporated, then fold in the mashed bananas.
  7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is set with only a slight jiggle.
  9. While cheesecake cools, whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Set aside.
  10. Once cheesecake reaches room temperature, spread the banana pudding evenly over the top.
  11. Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over the pudding layer.
  12. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
  13. Before serving, garnish with banana slices and extra vanilla wafers.

Notes

For extra banana flavor, add a layer of sliced bananas between the cheesecake and pudding layers. Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and smooth texture.