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Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake

A delightful cheesecake combining creamy layers of banana and vanilla with a crunchy vanilla wafer crust, perfect for gatherings or as a luxurious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups Vanilla Wafers, fine crumbs (about 45-50 wafers)
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1-2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar, optional
Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (3.4 oz)
  • 1 cup Cold Milk (Whole Milk recommended)
  • 0.5 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk, optional
  • 2 medium Ripe Bananas, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream, cold
  • 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
Toppings (optional)
  • 0.5 cup Crushed Vanilla Wafers For crunch topping
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Toasted Nuts Optional for crunch
  • 0.5 cup Crushed Golden Oreo cookies Optional for crunch
  • to taste Whipped Cream, for garnish Optional
  • to taste Fresh Banana Slices, for garnish Optional
  • to taste Whole or Crushed Vanilla Wafers, for garnish Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by blending the vanilla wafers with melted butter and sugar.
  2. Compress the mixture into your chosen springform pan or pie dish.
  3. Allow the crust to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until light and creamy.
  2. Combine the instant pudding mix with cold milk, whisk for about two minutes until thickened, then mix in with the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Slice the bananas and whisk the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the banana-cheese mixture.
  5. Layer banana slices on the chilled crust, then evenly distribute the filling on top.
  6. Smooth the surface and let the cheesecake chill for 6-8 hours or overnight until fully set.
Topping
  1. For a crunch topping, combine crushed wafers or Oreos with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheesecake just before serving.
  2. Garnish as desired with whipped cream, banana slices, or whole wafers, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Make sure to have all ingredients measured and ready before starting. Prioritize chilling times to allow flavors to meld.

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