Description
A creamy cheesecake featuring layers of banana pudding and cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Step 3: Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- Step 4: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 5: In another bowl, prepare the banana pudding by whisking pudding mix and milk until thickened.
- Step 6: Fold the sliced bananas into the pudding mixture.
- Step 7: Layer the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, then add the banana pudding layer on top.
- Step 8: Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and spread over the top layer.
- Step 9: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For best results, use ripe bananas and chill the cheesecake thoroughly. Garnish with banana slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 6g