Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust:

• 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp sugar

Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Banana Pudding Layer:

• 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
• 1 1/2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped topping

Topping:

• Sliced bananas
• Whipped cream
• Crushed vanilla wafers

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare the Crust:
   • Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
   • Press mixture into the bottom of the springform pan.
   • Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
3. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   • Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
   • Stir in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream.
   • Pour batter over cooled crust.
4. Bake the Cheesecake:
   • Wrap the outside of the pan with foil and place it in a water bath.
   • Bake for 55-65 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly.
   • Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour.
   • Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
5. Prepare the Banana Pudding Layer:
   • Whisk banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
   • Fold in whipped topping.
   • Spread pudding over the chilled cheesecake.
6. Garnish & Serve:
   • Top with whipped cream, sliced bananas, and crushed vanilla wafers.
   • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Enjoy your Banana Pudding Cheesecake! 🍌🍰