🍓🎂 Banana Pudding Strawberry Cheesecake

This decadent dessert features layers of creamy banana cheesecake, rich banana pudding, and a fresh strawberry topping! The perfect fusion of banana and strawberry flavors, it's sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs 🍪

¼ cup granulated sugar 🍬

½ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀

1 cup granulated sugar 🍬

3 large eggs 🥚

1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas) 🍌

½ cup sour cream 🍶

For the Banana Pudding Layer:

1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix 🍮

2 cups cold milk 🥛

For the Strawberry Topping:

1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 🍓

¼ cup granulated sugar 🍬

1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽

2 tbsp water 💧

Directions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

2️⃣ Make Cheesecake Filling:

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream.

Pour over the cooled crust and bake for 60-70 minutes.

Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

3️⃣ Prepare Banana Pudding Layer:

Whisk together banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.

Spread the pudding over the chilled cheesecake.

4️⃣ Make Strawberry Topping:

Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until soft.

Mix cornstarch with water, stir into the strawberry mixture, and cook until thickened.

Cool before spreading over the pudding layer.

5️⃣ Chill & Serve:

Refrigerate for an additional hour before serving.

Slice and enjoy your delicious Banana Pudding Strawberry Cheesecake!