Print

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and nostalgic banana pudding topped with a crunchy Nilla wafer crust.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups Nilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
  • 1 cup vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Nilla wafers and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Bake the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let it cool.
  3. Mix the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla extract, blending until combined.
  4. Add in the whipped cream: Gently fold in the whipped cream until fluffy.
  5. Combine the pudding mix: Whisk the pudding mix and milk until smooth, then fold this into the cream cheese mix.
  6. Layer the bananas: Layer sliced bananas on the cooled crust, then pour half of the cheesecake filling over them.
  7. Repeat the layers: Add another layer of bananas and the remaining cheesecake filling.
  8. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  9. Serve and enjoy: Once chilled, remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve.

Notes

Top with extra whipped cream, crushed Nilla wafers, or drizzle with caramel sauce for added flavor.

Nutrition

Keywords: banana pudding cheesecake, dessert, creamy cheesecake, nostalgic dessert