Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Banana Cheesecake with Banana Cream Pie. A luscious dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the tropical sweetness of bananas, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake layer:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
For the banana cream layer:
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, sliced
For topping:
- Additional whipped cream
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time and pour over crust to bake.
- Chill the cheesecake: Cool and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the banana cream layer: Whisk together banana pudding mix and milk. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla, then fold into the pudding. Spread over the chilled cheesecake.
- Top and serve: Garnish with banana slices, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but not overripe bananas for best flavor.
- The cheesecake can be made a day ahead for better texture.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas between the cheesecake and banana cream layers for extra banana flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
