Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cake, a creamy and luscious dessert that beautifully combines the flavors of rich cheesecake and nostalgic banana pudding. This cake is perfect for any celebration or casual gathering, making it an impressive centerpiece that will leave your guests wanting more. With its smooth cheesecake filling, fluffy banana pudding layer, and buttery graham cracker crust, every slice offers a blissful experience. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dessert is bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas, then pour over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool in the oven for an hour before refrigerating until fully chilled.
- In a separate bowl, whisk instant pudding mix with milk until thickened; fold in whipped topping. Once cheesecake is set, spread the pudding mixture evenly over it.
- Top with sliced bananas if desired and chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Consider adding crushed nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.