Classic Banana Cream Cheesecake

🍌 Classic Banana Cream Cheesecake 🍰

This Classic Banana Cream Cheesecake combines a rich, creamy banana-infused filling with a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious banana cream topping. Every bite is a perfect balance of sweet banana flavor and smooth cheesecake texture, topped off with whipped cream and fresh banana slices for that extra touch of indulgence. Perfect for any celebration or just because you deserve it! 💛

🧾 Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 24 ounces (675g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
• ½ cup sour cream

For the Banana Cream Topping:

• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
• 1½ cups cold milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish:

• Fresh banana slices (tossed lightly in lemon juice to prevent browning)
• Whipped cream
• Crushed vanilla wafers or graham cracker crumbs (optional)

• 👩‍🍳 Directions