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Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake

Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake

Indulge in this delicious Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake, combining creamy and crunchy textures for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 package instant banana pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers for topping
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar for topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted, for topping

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment. Mix crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter and press into pan. Bake for 10 minutes then cool.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add banana pudding mix, sour cream, and vanilla; mix well.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in heavy cream.
  3. Pour filling into the crust. Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 55–65 minutes until center is nearly set. Cool completely.
Chilling and Topping
  1. Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  2. Mix 1 cup crushed wafers with brown sugar and melted butter. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  3. Sprinkle crunch topping over chilled cheesecake. Optionally, add whipped cream or banana slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 36g

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for any special occasion or simply as a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings. Customize it by adding chocolate chips or nuts to the filling if desired.

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