Description
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake recipe combines creamy cheesecake with the sweet comfort of classic banana pudding. Made with Nilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a fluffy whipped topping, it’s the perfect Southern dessert mashup for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- Nilla wafers
- Unsalted butter
- Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Ripe bananas
- Instant banana pudding mix
- Sour cream
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Topping:
- Whipped topping or fresh whipped cream
- Banana slices
- Extra Nilla wafers
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare springform pan.
- Blend crushed Nilla wafers with butter, press into pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugars, mashed bananas, pudding mix, and sour cream. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Pour into crust and bake at 325°F for about 1 hour until set.
- Cool and chill for at least 6 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and Nilla wafers before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Try a caramel drizzle for a fun twist.
- Do not use prepared banana pudding—instant dry mix only.
