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# **Banana Pudding Cheesecake: The Best of Both Worlds in One Dessert**
If you’ve ever found yourself torn between choosing banana pudding or cheesecake for dessert—why not have both? This **Banana Pudding Cheesecake** is the ultimate Southern-inspired treat, combining the creamy comfort of banana pudding with the rich indulgence of classic cheesecake. It’s layered, luscious, and absolutely irresistible—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you want to wow a crowd.
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## 🍌 Why You’ll Love Banana Pudding Cheesecake
This dessert takes two favorites and marries them into a showstopping, flavor-packed experience:
* **Rich and creamy cheesecake base** with a banana twist
* **Vanilla wafer crust** for that classic pudding crunch
* **Fresh banana slices** for real fruit flavor
* **Banana pudding topping** layered with whipped cream
* **Decorative Nilla wafers and bananas** on top for a nostalgic finish
It’s not just dessert—it’s a full-blown event.
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## 🍰 Ingredients
### For the Crust:
* 2 cups crushed Nilla wafers (or vanilla cookies)
* 1/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
### For the Cheesecake Filling:
* 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 3 large eggs
* 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup sour cream
### For the Banana Pudding Topping:
* 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
* 1 1/2 cups cold milk
* 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
* 1–2 bananas, sliced (for layering)
### Optional Garnish:
* Extra whipped cream
* Whole Nilla wafers
* Banana slices (add before serving to prevent browning)
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## 🧁 Instructions
### Step 1: Prepare the Crust
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Mix crushed wafers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool while preparing the filling.
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### Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in mashed bananas, vanilla, and sour cream until fully incorporated.
4. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
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### Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
1. Wrap the springform pan with foil and place it in a water bath (bain-marie).
2. Bake at 325°F for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set.
3. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside with the door cracked open for 1 hour.
4. Remove from oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
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