Description
This Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake combines creamy banana-flavored cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust and caramelized crunch topping. A nostalgic Southern dessert twist perfect for holidays or weekend indulgence. If you love banana pudding, this dessert takes it to the next level.
Ingredients
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup cornflakes cereal
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and banana pudding mix. Mix until combined.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Pour the batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 55 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly. Let cool, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
6. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add cornflakes, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir and toast until golden and crunchy. Cool completely.
7. Once cheesecake is chilled, top with sliced bananas and whipped cream.
8. Sprinkle crunch topping over the top before serving.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
Make the crunch topping fresh the same day you serve for maximum texture.
Allow cheesecake to chill overnight for a firmer slice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg