Description
A Southern-style cheesecake that combines ripe bananas, vanilla wafers, and creamy cheesecake for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Thin banana slices for topping
- Additional crushed wafers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). In a bowl, mix crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter, and sugar, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Blind-bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and place in a water bath.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55–65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the turned-off oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and crushed wafers before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs for a smoother filling. To prevent bananas from browning, toss them in lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg