Banana Cream Cheesecake is a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, comforting flavor of bananas. This dessert is perfect for any special occasion or as a treat for banana lovers. Let’s dive into the details to create this delicious banana cream cheesecake!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Graham cracker crumbs:Â 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Sugar:Â 1/4 cup (50g)
- Butter:Â 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese:Â 24 ounces (3 packages, 680g), softened
- Sugar:Â 1 cup (200g)
- Sour cream:Â 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract:Â 1 teaspoon
- Bananas:Â 2 large, mashed
- Eggs:Â 3 large
For the Banana Cream Topping:
- Heavy whipping cream:Â 1 cup (240ml)
- Powdered sugar:Â 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract:Â 1/2 teaspoon
- Instant banana pudding mix:Â 1 package (3.4 ounces, 96g)
- Milk:Â 2 cups (480ml)
- Bananas:Â 2 large, sliced
For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream:Â For topping
- Banana slices:Â For topping
- Nilla wafers:Â For decoration
Equipment
- Springform pan:Â 9-inch
- Mixing bowls:Â For combining ingredients
- Electric mixer or stand mixer:Â For mixing the filling
- Measuring cups and spoons:Â To measure ingredients accurately
- Spatula:Â For spreading the filling and topping
- Saucepan:Â For preparing the crust