Description
Indulge in this irresistible Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake, a perfect blend of creamy banana flavors, crunchy textures, and sweet accolades. This layered dessert features a graham cracker crust, rich cream cheese filling, luscious banana pudding, and crispy vanilla wafers, topped with fresh banana slices and whipped cream. Ideal for gatherings and special occasions, this cheesecake offers a delightful combination of smooth, crunchy, and fruity elements in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups instant banana pudding mix (prepared according to package)
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers or banana chips
- 1 cup whipped cream or topping of choice
- Optional: caramel sauce or chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in half of the banana pudding. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Pour remaining banana pudding over the cream cheese layer, smoothing with a spatula.
- Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers or banana chips on top of the pudding layer. Garnish with banana slices.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set and meld flavors.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.
- You can prepare the cheesecake a day in advance for better flavor integration.
- For a no-bake version, skip baking and set in the fridge with a pre-made crust.
- Top with whipped cream, caramel, or chocolate sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake / Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg