Description
Indulge in a creamy and delicious Banana Cream Cheesecake layered with ripe bananas and topped with airy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 package instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- Fresh banana slices for garnish
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs and ½ cup of melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat together 2 cups of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Whisk together 1 package of instant banana cream pudding mix with 2 cups of milk until thick. Fold in 2 mashed bananas.
- Layer the banana cream mixture over the cooled crust, followed by the cream cheese mixture.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with fresh banana slices and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow cheesecake to chill overnight to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg