Description
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake combines creamy layers of rich cheesecake with sweet, ripe bananas, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dessert delivers nostalgic flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (3.4 oz) box banana pudding mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and pudding mix; blend until creamy.
- Fold in mashed bananas and add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg