🍰🍌 Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake meets classic banana pudding in one seriously delicious dessert! Layers of vanilla wafer crust, rich banana cheesecake, caramelized bananas, caramel sauce, and whipped cream make this a perfect dessert for parties, holidays, or anytime you’re craving something sweet.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake:
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup instant banana pudding mix, prepared according to package directions
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large ripe banana, mashed
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Topping:
• 2 bananas, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ cup caramel sauce
• Whipped cream
• Crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the crust: Mix crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the prepared banana pudding, vanilla, mashed banana, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the cheesecake mixture.
4️⃣ Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
5️⃣ Make the banana topping: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add sliced bananas and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly caramelized. Let cool completely.
6️⃣ Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Spoon the caramelized bananas over the top and drizzle generously with caramel sauce.
7️⃣ Finish with swirls of whipped cream and crushed vanilla wafers. Slice, serve, and enjoy! 🍌🍰
Tip: Add the fresh banana topping shortly before serving to keep the bananas looking their best.
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