🍌 Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake ✨

A luscious cheesecake layered with banana pudding, whipped cream, and crunchy vanilla wafers—pure comfort in every bite!

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake

• 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers

For the Pudding Layer

• 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant banana pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk

For the Whipped Cream Topping

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decoration

• Sliced bananas
• Crushed vanilla wafers

Instructions

1. Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
2. Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time. Fold in bananas and wafers. Pour over crust.
3. Bake: Bake 60–70 minutes until set. Turn off oven, cool inside with door ajar for 1 hour.
4. Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick. Spread over cooled cheesecake. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
5. Whipped Cream: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over pudding layer.
6. Decorate: Garnish with banana slices and crushed wafers before serving.

Details

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Bake Time: 60–70 minutes
• Total Time: ~5 hours (including chilling)
• Yield: 12 slices
• Kcal: ~360 kcal per slice

✨ Creamy, crunchy, and banana-packed—this cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert for gatherings or indulgent nights in!