Description
Delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with banana pudding, perfect for gatherings.
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 graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in mashed bananas.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely.
- Prepare pudding layer by whisking banana pudding mix and milk until thick. Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Spread pudding mixture over cooled cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or banana slices.
Notes
Let the pudding layer chill for best results. Use ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg