Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝘂𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 😍😍 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂

Ingredients:

For the crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/3 cup melted butter

1/4 cup sugar

For the filling:

3 ripe bananas, mashed

24 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup sour cream

For the topping:

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Crushed vanilla wafers for garnish

Sliced bananas for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

For the filling: Beat mashed bananas, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Pour over crust and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until set.

Cool: Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

For the topping: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over chilled cheesecake. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers and sliced bananas before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 5 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes plus chilling