Description
A delightful treat that combines the smooth richness of cheesecake with nostalgic banana pudding flavors, all on a crisp vanilla wafer crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined, then press this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared dish to form a crust.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until the mixture is smooth, adding the eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, then spread this creamy filling over the crust layer.
- Whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, then pour it over the cream cheese filling.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Top with whipped topping and cut into squares before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Freezing is also possible if tightly covered.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg