Description
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake is everything you love about the classic Southern dessert—transformed into a rich, creamy cheesecake. With a Nilla wafer crust, silky banana-flavored filling, and layers of pudding and whipped cream, it’s nostalgic, decadent, and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any time you’re craving comfort in a slice.
Ingredients
Crust:
2 cups crushed Nilla wafers
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
½ cup milk
Whipped Topping & Layers:
1½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
2 ripe bananas, sliced
Extra Nilla wafers for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line and grease a springform pan.
Crust: Combine Nilla crumbs and melted butter. Press into pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick, then fold into batter.
Pour filling over crust. Bake 55–65 minutes or until center is just set. Cool, then chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
Topping: Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff. Spread over chilled cheesecake. Top with banana slices and crushed wafers before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Sugar: 24g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 32g