Name: Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Vanilla wafers; 0.667 cup White sugar; 0.25 cup Butter; 3.4 ounces Banana instant pudding mix; 1 cup Whole milk; 8 ounces Cream cheese; 1 cup Heavy whipping cream; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 Bananas, ripe

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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Instructions

Using a food processor, blend 1 1/2 cups of wafers into fine crumbs.

Add crumbs, butter, and 1/3 cup of sugar to a mixing bowl and incorporate until the mixture becomes firm and bound.

In a pie pan, add the crust mixture and form it at the bottom of the pan evenly. Press the mixture firmly to pan using your hands or something flat. If you choose to go up the walls of the pan with the crust add more increments of the ingredients to the mixing process.

In a mixing bowl, add the pudding mix and milk, and mix until there are no clumps. Set aside to let it firm.

In a separate mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until soft peaks form.

Add the sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream and continue to whip until medium peaks form.

Fold in the pudding with a spatula until fully incorporated and creamy.

Dice 1 1/2 bananas into small bite-size pieces. Fold the diced banana into the filling.

Add the filling to the pie pan over the crust and evenly fill the pan, smooth it out.

Slice the remaining bananas and place the slices flat onto the cheesecake.

Set the cheesecake in the refrigerator for 4 hours to let it chill and form.

When ready to serve, lightly crush the remaining wafers into crumbles and spread across the top of the cheesecake.

Serve with whipped cream dollops and vanilla wafers for good measure.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Cream Cheese 🧈
Always soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends perfectly with the pudding mixture.
Crush Vanilla Wafers Strategically 🍘
Reserve some whole vanilla wafers for topping and crush the rest into two textures—fine crumbs for the crust and larger pieces to layer throughout for varied texture.
Whip Heavy Cream to Stiff Peaks ☁️
Whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks and fold it in gently at the very end to maintain airiness and create the signature fluffy, mousse-like texture of this dessert.
Use Perfectly Ripe Bananas 🍌
Choose bananas with a few brown speckles for maximum sweetness and flavor; slice them just before assembly to prevent browning and maintain their appearance.
Chill Between Layers 🧊
Refrigerate the cheesecake for 30 minutes after the first layer sets before adding pudding and banana layers, allowing each component to firm up for cleaner, more distinct layers.