Description
This Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake isn't just another dessert recipe; it's a showstopper. You will absolutely adore the way familiar flavors combine with unexpected textures, including a buttery vanilla wafer crust, a velvety banana-infused cheesecake, fresh banana slices, and a luscious vanilla bean pudding topped with a delightful, crunchy topping.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 packages cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamo
½ cup mashed ripe banana
2 cups whole milk
½ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Seeds from ½ vanilla bea
3 bananas
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamo
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and mashed banana. Pour over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set. Cool in the ove
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat until thick. Stir in butter and vanilla extract. Chill for at least 2 hours
- Slice bananas and toss with lemon juice. Mix crunch topping ingredients and bake until golde
- Assemble by spreading pudding over cheesecake, adding banana slices, then whipped cream, and finally the crunch topping
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
Do not over-mix the cheesecake batter.
Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 275 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg