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Ultimate Banana Pudding Cheesecake

A delicious fusion of creamy cheesecake and nostalgic banana pudding, topped with a crunchy Nilla wafer crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups Nilla Wafers, crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • Banana slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Combine the crushed Nilla Wafers and melted butter until well mixed.
  3. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until set and slightly golden.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract while beating.
  7. Beat in the instant banana pudding mix until well combined.
  8. Add the milk gradually, beating until smooth.
  9. Fold in the whipped topping until mixed together.
  10. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread it out evenly.
  11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Slice fresh bananas and place them on top before serving.

Notes

For a firmer texture, consider mixing in gelatin. Fresh bananas can brown if mixed into the filling.

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Keywords: banana pudding, cheesecake, dessert, Nilla wafers, no-bake