Description
Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that perfectly marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavors of banana pudding. This delightful treat features a buttery graham cracker crust layered with a smooth banana-infused filling, making it an ideal choice for any gathering or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. Each slice offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, enhanced by the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a hint of vanilla. Serve it chilled, topped with whipped cream or drizzled with caramel sauce, for an irresistible finish that will leave your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed bananas and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pudding mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until incorporated. Spread half the filling over the cooled crust, layer sliced bananas on top, then add remaining filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg