Description
A delicious and creamy banana cream cheesecake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup banana pudding mix (instant)
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Fold the banana pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well blended.
- Toss the sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning. Fold half of the bananas into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Once set, top the cheesecake with the remaining banana slices and additional whipped cream if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add ½ cup of cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture or drizzle chocolate sauce on top before serving.
- Substitute the bananas with strawberries or blueberries for a berry cheesecake variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg