11/23/2025
ππ Classic Banana Cream Cheesecake
(Classic Banana Cream Cheesecake β ultra creamy & delicious)
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Ingredients
For the crust
β’ 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs (or petit beurre)
β’ 1/4 cup granulated sugar
β’ 6 tablespoons melted butter
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Cheesecake filling
β’ 675 g cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
β’ 1 cup granulated sugar
β’ 3 large eggs
β’ 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
β’ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
β’ 1 teaspoon lemon juice (prevents browning)
β’ 1/2 cup sour cream
(If unavailable: 1/2 cup strained yogurt + 1 tablespoon cream can be used.)
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Banana Cream Topping
β’ 1 package (3.4 oz / small size) instant banana pudding mix
β’ 1.5 cups cold milk
β’ 1 cup cold cream
β’ 1/4 cup powdered sugar
β’ 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Garnish
β’ Fresh banana slices (tossed with a little lemon juice)
β’ Whipped cream
β’ Crumbled vanilla biscuits or graham cracker crumbs (optional)
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π§βπ³ Preparation
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1οΈβ£ Prepare the base
1. Preheat the oven to 325Β°F (160Β°C).
2. Mix the cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
3. Press firmly into the bottom of a 23 cm springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, remove and let cool.
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2οΈβ£ Cheesecake filling
1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the sugar and beat again.
3. Add the eggs one at a time (use the mixer on low speed, do not overbeat).
4. Add the mashed banana, vanilla, lemon juice, and sour cream.
5. Mix with a spatula until homogeneous.
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3οΈβ£ Baking (water bath)
1. Pour the filling onto the cooled base.
2. Place the springform pan in a larger baking pan.
3. Add about 1 inch of hot water to the outer pan.
4. Bake for 60β70 minutes.
β’ The edges should be set, and the center should jiggle slightly.
5. Turn off the oven and let it rest for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
6. Remove to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
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4οΈβ£ Banana Cream Topping
1. Whisk the banana pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes.
2. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture with a spatula.
This will create a smooth, light, and very creamy topping.
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5οΈβ£ Finish the Cheesecake
1. Spread the banana cream evenly over the completely cooled cheesecake.
2. Smooth it out.
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6οΈβ£ Decorate & Serve
1. Garnish with banana slices, whipped cream, and crushed cookies.
2. Chill for another 30 minutes before serving.
3. Slice and serve cold.
ππ Each slice is soft, creamy, banana-y, and a total dream! π