Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake. With a vanilla wafer crust, creamy banana pudding-infused cheesecake filling, and a crunchy topping, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup whole milk
Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Whipped Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sliced bananas and vanilla wafers for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine banana pudding mix and milk. Fold into the cheesecake batter. Pour over crust and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool and chill.
- Prepare Crunch Topping: Mix crushed wafers, pecans, and butter. Toast until golden and crunchy.
- Make Whipped Topping: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over chilled cheesecake. Top with crunch topping, banana slices, and wafers before serving.
Notes
- Add sliced bananas between the crust and filling for enhanced banana flavor.
- Assemble toppings just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
