Description
This Banana Cream Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and bursting with banana flavor! It features a buttery vanilla wafer crust, smooth banana cheesecake filling, and a fluffy whipped topping—perfect for banana lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups (200 g) vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham crackers)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Banana Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz each) blocks of cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (~3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Banana Cream Topping:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, sliced (for garnish)
- Crushed vanilla wafers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla, mashed bananas, sour cream, and flour until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
3️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake
- Wrap the bottom of the pan in foil and place it in a larger pan with 1 inch of hot water (water bath method for a crack-free cheesecake).
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the center is just slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4️⃣ Make the Banana Cream Topping
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread over the chilled cheesecake.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve
- Top with banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
🍫 Chocolate Twist? Drizzle with melted chocolate or mix in mini chocolate chips.
🥜 Peanut Butter Banana? Swirl in 2 tablespoons peanut butter into the cheesecake filling.
🍌 Extra Banana Flavor? Add banana pudding mix (1 tbsp) to the filling.
🔥 No-Bake Option? Skip baking and use instant banana pudding + cream cheese for the filling.