A delightful Southern twist on banana pudding and cheesecake that evokes memories of family gatherings, layered with creamy textures and flavors.
Author:info-pennykitchengmail-com
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:240 minutes
Yield:10-12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Chilling
Cuisine:Southern
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whipped cream
3 ripe bananas, sliced
1 package banana pudding mix
2 cups milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan to prepare for the crust and filling.
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined, then press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a sturdy crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix and milk. Stir until thickened.
Fold the sliced bananas into the pudding mixture.
Scoop half of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Follow this by layering half of the banana pudding mix on top. Repeat the layers, finishing with the banana pudding on top.
Cover the springform pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Serve your Banana Pudding Cheesecake chilled, garnished with additional banana slices or dollops of whipped cream.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using brown sugar in the graham cracker mixture.