Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (for serving)
- Fresh banana slices (for topping)
- Crushed vanilla wafers (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish filled with water to create a water bath.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- Remove from the oven, cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with fresh banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Allow the cheesecake to chill properly for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg