You know that feeling when you take a bite of something so creamy and comforting, it almost feels like your grandma just gave you a warm hug? That’s what this Banana Cream Cheesecake delivers. It’s got layers of flavor — sweet ripe bananas, rich cream cheese filling, a buttery vanilla wafer crust, and a fluffy whipped topping — all working in banana-bliss harmony.
Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or anyone who swoons over banana cream pie.
Also: if you loved my Banana Pudding Icebox Cake or No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake, you’ll go bananas for this one.
✅ Quick Tip:
- ✔️ Use *very* ripe bananas for max flavor — those extra-spotty ones are gold!
📋 Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups crushed Nilla Wafers (about 60 wafers)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)
- 3 large eggs, room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
Banana Cream Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
- ¾ cup cold milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Banana slices + crushed wafers for garnish
🧁 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
2️⃣ Mix crushed Nilla Wafers, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan bottom. Bake 8–10 mins and cool.
3️⃣ Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed banana and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream. Pour over crust.
4️⃣ Bake 55–65 mins until just set. Turn off oven and let cool inside for 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
5️⃣ Beat pudding mix with cold milk and cream until thickened. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
6️⃣ Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Dollop or pipe on top. Add banana slices and crushed wafers before serving.
🍰✨ Serving Tips
- Serve cold from the fridge for best texture.
- Add extra whipped cream swirls and mini wafers on each slice for cute factor.
- Looks gorgeous on a white cake stand with fresh banana slices.
🍌 Creative Variations
- Try a gingersnap crust for a spicy kick.
- Swap banana pudding for vanilla + a dash of cinnamon.
- Add a thin layer of caramel sauce under the whipped topping.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
- Cheesecake cracked? Cover with cream + call it rustic!
- Filling too soft? Chill longer or fold in an extra spoonful of pudding mix.
- Bananas browning? Garnish right before serving.
🧊 Storage Info
- Refrigerate up to 4–5 days in airtight container.
- Freeze (without banana topping) up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge.
Banana Cream Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups crushed Nilla Wafers about 60 wafers
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana about 2 bananas
- 3 large eggs room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
Banana Cream Layer:
- 1 3.4 oz box instant banana pudding mix
- ¾ cup cold milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Banana slices + crushed wafers for garnish
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
- 2️⃣ Mix crushed Nilla Wafers, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan bottom. Bake 8–10 mins and cool.
- 3️⃣ Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed banana and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream. Pour over crust.
- 4️⃣ Bake 55–65 mins until just set. Turn off oven and let cool inside for 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 5️⃣ Beat pudding mix with cold milk and cream until thickened. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
- 6️⃣ Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Dollop or pipe on top. Add banana slices and crushed wafers before serving.
Notes
- You can make this 1–2 days ahead — it gets better as it chills.
- Keep banana slices fresh with a little lemon juice if prepping in advance.
Let me know if you bake it! Tag me on Pinterest or Instagram — your banana cream creations deserve applause! 🍌👏
