Description
Enjoy the delightful layers of creamy cheesecake, luscious banana pudding, and whipped cream, all atop a buttery vanilla wafer crust!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 2 bananas, sliced
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla wafer crumbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream, then the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Banana Pudding Layer: In a bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Layer the pudding over the chilled cheesecake and top with banana slices.
- Make Whipped Cream Topping: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Top and Serve: Spread the whipped cream over the banana pudding layer. Garnish with vanilla wafer crumbs before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling some caramel sauce on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
