Description
A delectable fusion of classic banana pudding and cheesecake with a buttery vanilla wafer crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2–2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup freshly whipped cream
- Sliced bananas for topping
- Crushed vanilla wafers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter, and sugar, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes until set.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, vanilla, and pudding mix.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
- Place springform pan inside a larger roasting pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool on the counter for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, sliced bananas, and crushed wafers.
Notes
Slice bananas just before serving to prevent browning. Consider portioning into smaller slices for better serving control.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg