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Banana Pudding Cheesecake Recipe

Banana Pudding Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent fusion of banana pudding and cheesecake with this heavenly dessert recipe. Creamy cheesecake meets luscious banana filling, all nestled on a crunchy Nilla Wafer crust and topped with a fluffy vanilla pudding layer. A true delight for banana dessert lovers!

Ingredients

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Nilla Wafer Crust

  • 1 box Nilla Wafers
  • 2 TBSP Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)

Banana Cheesecake

  • 24 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Bananas (mashed)
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream (room temperature)
  • 4 Large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Crushed Nilla wafers
  • 2 Bananas (sliced thinly)

Whipped Vanilla Pudding

  • 1 package Instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 1 cups Milk (cold)
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (cold)
  • Crushed Nilla Wafers (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Nilla Wafer Crust – Preheat the oven to 325℉. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking nonstick spray. Blend Nilla Wafers into a fine crumb. Mix with brown sugar and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 11 minutes.
  2. Banana Cheesecake – Beat cream cheese and sugar, add mashed bananas, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix in eggs. Layer batter over crust with bananas and Nilla Wafers. Bake in a water bath for 80-90 minutes.
  3. Whipped Vanilla Pudding – Beat instant pudding with milk, chill. Whip cream, fold into chilled pudding. Spread over chilled cheesecake. Decorate with Nilla Wafers.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature.
  • The water bath method helps prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
  • Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for optimal texture.

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Keywords: Banana Pudding Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Banana Cheesecake, Nilla Wafer Crust, Whipped Vanilla Pudding

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