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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

A delightful fusion of cheesecake and banana pudding, this dessert combines creamy layers with the sweetness of bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 2 cups cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whipped cream For folding in
  • 1 cup mashed bananas Ripe bananas work best
Pudding Layer
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup milk For preparing pudding
Assembly
  • 1 package vanilla wafers For layering

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped cream and mashed bananas until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding mix with the milk according to package instructions.
  5. Combine the cream cheese mixture with the prepared pudding and stir until incorporated.
Assembly
  1. Layer the vanilla wafers at the bottom of a cheesecake pan, followed by a dollop of the pudding mixture.
  2. Repeat these layers, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Chilling
  1. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use ripe bananas. Store in the refrigerator, covered for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Consider variations like chocolate pudding or crushed nuts for added flavor.