Banana Cheesecake
A creamy and smooth banana cheesecake that’s a delightful blend of banana cream pie and classic cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 crackers)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant banana cream pudding mix
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (40% fat works best)
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Crush graham crackers and mix with brown sugar and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan and chill.
- Whip Up the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, mix in pudding, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; fold in whipped cream and bananas.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour filling into chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make the Whipped Topping: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form; spread over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for better flavor. Allow all ingredients to come to room temperature for a smoother filling, and don’t rush the chilling time.
Find it online: https://junorecipes.com/banana-cheesecake/