Description
A delightful combination of cheesecake and banana pudding, perfect for gatherings or as a family dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 box instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until all the crumbs are coated and press the mixture into a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the mashed bananas until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust you prepared earlier. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool completely at room temperature.
- For the pudding layer, whisk together the banana pudding mix and milk until it becomes thick. Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cooled cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- When ready to serve, cut the dessert into squares. Optional: garnish with additional whipped cream or slices of banana.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for better flavor and ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth texture. Letting the dessert chill helps meld the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Banana, Cheesecake, Dessert, Pudding, Sweet Treats