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Creamy Banana Cheesecake is a must-try dessert recipe.

A delightful twist on a Southern classic, this Banana Pudding Cheesecake blends velvety cheesecake with the nostalgic flavors of banana pudding. It’s creamy, dreamy, and packed with Nilla wafers and banana goodness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Crushed Nilla wafers 2 cups
  • Butter melted ½ cup
  • Cream cheese softened 24 oz
  • Sugar ¾ cup
  • Eggs 3
  • Bananas mashed 2
  • Vanilla extract 1 tsp
  • Instant banana pudding mix 1 package 3.4 oz
  • Whipped topping and extra wafers for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Combine Nilla wafer crumbs and butter, press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mashed bananas and vanilla. Mix well.
  4. Fold in dry pudding mix. Pour into crust.
  5. Bake for 55–60 minutes. Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit for 1 hour inside.
  6. Chill for at least 4 hours before topping with whipped cream and wafers.
  7.  

Notes

  • Make it ahead—the flavor deepens as it rests.
  • Use firm ripe bananas for best texture.

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