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: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese: 24 ounces (3 packages, 680g), softened
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Bananas: 2 large, mashed
- Eggs: 3 large
For the Banana Cream Topping:
- Heavy whipping cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- Instant banana pudding mix: 1 package (3.4 ounces, 96g)
- Milk: 2 cups (480ml)
- Bananas: 2 large, sliced
For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream: For topping
- Banana slices: For topping
- Nilla wafers: For decoration
Equipment
- Springform pan: 9-inch
- Mixing bowls: For combining ingredients
- Electric mixer or stand mixer: For mixing the filling
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately
- Spatula: For spreading the filling and topping
- Saucepan: For preparing the crust