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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Banana Pudding Cheesecake, a dessert that beautifully merges the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic taste of banana pudding. Featuring a crunchy Nilla Wafer crust, layers of silky banana-infused filling, and an elegant topping of whipped cream and fresh bananas, this dessert is perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual gatherings. Impress your friends and family with this show-stopping treat that’s both easy to make and visually stunning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box Nilla Wafers
  • 2 TBSP Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 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)
  • 1 package Instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 1 cup Milk (cold)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (cold)
  • Crushed Nilla Wafers (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. For the crust, mix crushed Nilla Wafers with brown sugar and melted butter, then press into a springform pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, vanilla, mashed bananas, sour cream, heavy cream, and eggs until fully combined. Fold in crushed Nilla Wafers.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 85 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Let cool in the oven for an hour.
  5. For the topping, mix instant pudding with cold milk; spread over cooled cheesecake and add sliced bananas. Whip remaining heavy cream and layer on top.

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