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Recipes » Desserts » Cheesecake » Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Published: Jul 18, 2018 · Modified: Oct 16, 2021 by Krystle Smith · This post may contain affiliate links

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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Silky smooth banana cheesecake nestled inside a vanilla wafer crust. Tastes like banana pudding in cheesecake form!

a slice of banana pudding cheesecake topped with banana slices and vanilla wafers.Creamy, dreamy banana pudding is one of our favorite desserts. It’s the perfect way to cap off a summer meal. Heck’s it’s a great way to finish ANY meal! We love indulging in banana pudding cheesecake when dining out at the Cheesecake factory.

I like mine with lots of vanilla wafers. What is it about them that goes so perfectly with pudding!? Major marketing props to you Nabisco!

Naturally, this cheesecake had to have a vanilla wafer crust. If you think graham cracker crusts are yummy, just wait until you taste this!

Inside the vanilla wafer crust is a creamy, dreamy banana cheesecake. No boxed pudding mix here, our recipe is homemade.

If you like banana pudding, you’ll love this cheesecake!

Table Of Contents hide
1 How To Make Banana Pudding Cheesecake
2 How To Tell When It Is Done
3 How Long Does It Last?
4 Can You Freeze Cheesecake
5 How To Ripen Bananas Quickly
6 Shopping Tips
7 Craving more cheesecake?
8 Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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How To Make Banana Pudding Cheesecake

First, we want to grease and wrap our spring form pan. Then we’ll crush our vanilla waters, and combine them with the melted butter.  After that, the crust should bake for 8-10 minutes.

Next up, is the cheesecake layer. We’ll combined mashed bananas, brown sugar, and lemon in a kettle. After it cooks for a few minutes we’ll remove from heat and add the vanilla. After it is cooled, we’ll add in the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Then we’ll bake it in a hot water bath for 45-60 minutes.

The last step is to top with whipped cream, more bananas, and vanilla wafers.

an overhead view of a banana pudding cheesecake topped with bananas, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers.

How To Tell When It Is Done

It is easy to tell if cake is done, but cheesecake can be a little trickier. My favorite rule of thumb, is that the center should be slightly jiggly. If the whole cheesecake is jiggly, it probably needs baked more. The cheesecake will continue to cook when you remove it from the oven, so don’t worry it will firm up in a bit.

Also, the edges should also be puffy and a light golden brown color.

 

How Long Does It Last?

Cheesecake will be at its best quality for about 3-5 days after baking. I keep it as long as a week, and it is just fine. Always be sure to store in the refrigerator.

 

 

a banana pudding cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust with one slice missing.

 

Can You Freeze Cheesecake

If you want your cheesecake to last longer, you can also freeze it. It will freeze well for around 3 months. To thaw simply keep in the refrigerator overnight. We love Cheesecake Factory, but this homemade version is a real show stopper for guests!

How To Ripen Bananas Quickly

That recipe is perfect if you have overripe bananas hanging out on the counter. But, what if yours are as green as my Sprite can? Fear not, I’ve got you covered.

a. Microwave (My favorite method): Poke holes in the peel and microwave for 30-60 seconds. Quick and recipe ready in no time!

b. Oven: The oven works great too. Bake at 300 degrees for about 20-30 minutes. This method works best with bananas that are already beginning to ripen, but are not speckled yet.

c. Paper Bag: If you plan ahead (well done you), you can also place the bananas in a paper lunch bag. To speed up the process, add another piece of fruit like an apple, or a pear. They will ripen in about 24-48 hours.

Also, many supermarkets have ripe fruit for sale at a bargain price.

I also  love using them in my banana pudding poke cake  or my No Bake Banana Split Pie.

 

a side view of a slice of banana pudding cheesecake with a fork on the right side.

 

Shopping Tips

  1.  Look for prepacked ripe bananas at your grocery store. They’re easier to mash and full of flavor!

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Silky smooth banana cheesecake nestled inside a vanilla wafer crust. Tastes like banana pudding in cheesecake form!
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American Southern
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Calories: 448kcal
Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Crushed Vanilla Wafers ~60 wafers
  • ½ Cup 1 Stick Butter, Melted
  • 4 Large Ripe Bananas Divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 4 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract Divided
  • 4 8 Ounce Packages Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1 Cup White Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
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Instructions

  • For the Vanilla Wafer Crust 
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake or springform pan. Wrap the outsides with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • Place ~60 vanilla wafers into a plastic bag. Finely crush with a rolling pin. In a medium bowl, combine wafter crumbs and melted butter.
  • Press vanilla wafer mixture evenly into pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For the Cheesecake 
  • In a small saucepan, mash bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for 3-5 minutes until sugar is melted and bananas are cooked. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla extract. Cool completely.
  • In a large bowl stir cream cheese until light and fluffy. Cream in sugar until fully combined.
  • Stir in eggs and vanilla. Stir in banana mixture until just combined.
  • Evenly pour filling into prepared crust. Place cake pan into a roasting pan. Fill pan around halfway full with hot water.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-60 minutes or until the center is firm. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
  • For the Topping
  • In a large chilled bowl, whip cream with a chilled whisk. Whisk until thickened. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip until soft peaks form.
  • Garnish with whipped cream, sliced banana, and vanilla wafers if desired.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Saily says

    August 21, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    This recipe looks delicious, I made it tonight and going to refrigerate over night. But I do have some problems with it, the vanilla days divided but it doesn’t tell you how much to put in what. Because the bananas with sugar have some, so does the cheesecake mix and the whipping cream. So that part I had to pretty much taste test for myself. Looking forward to trying it!

    Reply
    • Krystle Smith says

      September 02, 2021 at 11:33 pm

      Thanks for your feedback Saily! I’ll work to make this more clear in the future.

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    The recipe says the bananas should be divided. How should they be divided? Do you put all 4 bananas into the cheesecake?

    Reply
    • Krystle says

      June 16, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      Great question Beth! I used 3 in the cheesecake and one sliced on top! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    November 14, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Do you think this would freeze well?

    Reply
    • Krystle says

      April 12, 2018 at 11:32 pm

      Yes Lisa I think so! I would just top with whipped cream, and bananas before serving.

      Reply
  4. Michelle Shilts says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:22 am

    I would like to sign-up for your recipes

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    • Krystle Smith says

      July 04, 2020 at 12:22 pm

      Hi Michele!

      Thanks so much for your interest, you can sign up here: https://bakingbeauty.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=de513310976d734f3d1c8b8ab&id=9e098f4ad1

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  5. Miranda says

    August 02, 2016 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Banana pudding is so tasty! It would be so amazing in a cheesecake!

    Reply
  6. Susan Carraretto says

    August 01, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    I love this recipe so much… I selected it as my favorite to feature this week in our Delicious Dishes recipe party.

    Reply
  7. Karly says

    August 01, 2016 at 1:03 am

    This cheesecake is amazing! Thanks for linkin’ up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  8. Valerie says

    July 26, 2016 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    What a yummy summer treat. Will surely be giving this one a try.

    Reply
  9. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    July 20, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    This is one dreamy dessert!!!

    Reply
  10. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    July 19, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    This is so beautiful!

    Reply

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