Description
Creamy banana pudding crunchy cheesecake bridges Southern comfort with indulgent dessert magic. Layers of vanilla wafer crumble, silky banana pudding, and luscious cheesecake create a nostalgic treat that delights with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Crust and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1/4 cup banana puree
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a buttery graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing firmly into a 9-inch springform pan at 325F for 8-10 minutes until solidified.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until velvety smooth, gradually incorporating eggs, sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to create a luscious cheesecake batter.
- Gently cascade the creamy mixture over the pre-baked crust, ensuring an even surface.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, allowing the center to maintain a delicate wobble, signaling perfect doneness.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool naturally, then refrigerate for minimum 4 hours until completely set.
- Prepare a luxurious banana pudding layer by whisking instant vanilla pudding with cold milk, folding in fresh banana slices for added texture.
- Spread the banana pudding evenly across the chilled cheesecake surface.
- Create a crunchy topping by combining graham cracker crumbs, toasted almonds, melted butter, and brown sugar for a delightful textural contrast.
- Sprinkle the nutty, sweet mixture generously over the pudding layer.
- Slice into 10-12 elegant portions and serve thoroughly chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least an hour to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and perfect cheesecake texture.
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor in the pudding layer and banana puree.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by avoiding overmixing and baking in a water bath for gentle, even heating.
- Customize the crunchy topping by substituting nuts like pecans or walnuts for almonds, catering to personal preferences or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg