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Banana Cream Cheesecake

Irresistible Banana Cream Cheesecake That Everyone Will Love

This Banana Cream Cheesecake perfectly blends creamy cheesecake with banana flavors, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Consider using gluten-free crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted Binds the crust together
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness
For the Filling
  • 3 packages (8 oz each) Cream Cheese, softened Full-fat is preferred
  • 3 large Eggs Beat until pale yellow
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • ½ cup Mashed Ripe Bananas Use ripe bananas with brown spots
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) Instant Banana Pudding Mix Contributes to texture
  • cups Cold Milk Can substitute with almond or coconut milk
For the Topping
  • cups Whipped Cream For topping
  • 2-3 Fresh Bananas, sliced For garnishing
  • Crushed Graham Crackers For garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl, then press into a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool.
  2. Reduce oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate vanilla and mashed bananas, then pour over the cooled crust.
  3. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the center is jiggly. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Whisk banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over cheesecake and layer with whipped cream.
  5. Garnish with sliced bananas and crushed graham crackers. Slice and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cheesecake to cool overnight for the best flavor. Ripe bananas enhance sweetness.

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