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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Irresistible Banana Pudding Cheesecake You’ll Want to Make

A delightful Banana Pudding Cheesecake that mixes nostalgic flavors with a creamy, rich texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Nilla Wafers crushed
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 medium Bananas ripe, mashed
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream cold, for whipping
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
For the Layers
  • 1 cup Crushed Nilla Wafers freshly crushed
  • 2 medium Bananas ripe but firm, sliced
For the Topping
  • 1 pkg Instant Vanilla Pudding 3.4 oz size
  • 2 cups Milk cold
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Nilla Wafers for decoration

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine crushed Nilla Wafers, brown sugar, and melted butter, then press into the bottom and sides of the pan. Bake for 11 minutes and let cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until incorporated.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined, and pour half the filling over the crust.
  5. Sprinkle sliced bananas and crushed Nilla Wafers over the first layer, then pour the remaining filling on top.
  6. Set up a water bath and bake for 80-90 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and cool in the oven for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  8. Whisk together instant vanilla pudding and cold milk until thickened. Fold in whipped heavy cream.
  9. Spread the whipped pudding over the cheesecake and sprinkle with crushed Nilla Wafers before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature and don't skip cooling the cheesecake slowly to prevent cracks.

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