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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This Banana Pudding Cheesecake is a luscious mashup of creamy cheesecake and sweet banana pudding, all on a crunchy Nilla Wafers crust!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 8 ounces Nilla Wafer cookies crushed
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter melted
For the Filling:
  • 32 ounces Cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup Mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium bananas
  • 2 cups Sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Salt

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven thermometer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of crushed Nilla Wafer cookies with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Press into a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat 32 ounces of cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until smooth. Mix in 3 tablespoons of flour.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
  5. Step 5: Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla, 1 cup of mashed bananas, 2 cups of sour cream, and 2 teaspoons of salt until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Let cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour.
  8. Step 8: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Make this cheesecake a day ahead for easier entertaining.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • This cheesecake can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator.