Description
Banana Pudding Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that beautifully marries the creamy indulgence of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavors of banana pudding. This delightful treat features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a velvety filling enriched with ripe bananas and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this cheesecake is sure to impress with its rich taste and airy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla, then gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
- Fold in banana slices carefully. Pour filling over the crust and top with remaining whipped topping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra banana slices or caramel sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg