Banana Pudding Cheesecake Creation – Creamy, Dreamy & Southern-Inspired

This Banana Pudding Cheesecake is a luscious fusion of two beloved desserts — classic banana pudding and rich, creamy cheesecake. With a vanilla wafer crust, velvety banana-infused cheesecake filling, a fluffy pudding layer, and fresh banana slices on top, it’s the ultimate southern-style showstopper. Each layer brings creamy, nostalgic flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture!

⭐ Ingredients

For the Vanilla Wafer Crust

• 2½ cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon banana extract (optional, but highly recommended)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Banana Pudding Layer

• 1½ cups cold milk
• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

For the Topping

• Fresh banana slices
• Crushed vanilla wafers
• Whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
  

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