🍌 Homemade Banana Pudding Cheesecake 🍰
A rich, creamy banana-infused cheesecake layered with vanilla wafers, topped with fresh banana slices, golden crumble, and a silky pudding glaze that drips over every edge!
📝 Ingredients
For the Vanilla Wafer Crust:
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas 🍌
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp instant banana pudding powder (optional for flavor)
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For the Banana Pudding Glaze:
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup banana pudding mix
1 tbsp cornstarch (if needed for thickness)
For Topping:
1 banana, sliced
1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers or streusel
Optional: whipped cream rosettes
👩🍳 Instructions
1. 🍪 Make the Crust:
Mix crushed wafers, sugar, and melted butter.
Press firmly into the base of a springform pan.
Chill for 15–20 minutes.
2. 🍌 Prepare the Filling:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Mix in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and pudding powder.
Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
Spoon half the filling into the crust, add a layer of vanilla wafer pieces, then top with the remaining filling.
Smooth the top and chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
3. 🍮 Make the Glaze:
In a saucepan, whisk milk, condensed milk, and pudding mix. Heat over medium, whisking until smooth and thick.
If needed, add cornstarch slurry for extra thickness. Let cool slightly.
4. ✨ Assemble:
Pour the cooled pudding glaze over the chilled cheesecake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Top with banana slices and crushed wafers or streusel crumble.
Chill for another 30 minutes before slicing.
📋 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 6+ hours
No Bake Required
Servings: 10–12 slices
Difficulty: Intermediate
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