Strawberry Banana Cheesecake (Print)
Strawberry Banana Cheesecake blends banana cheesecake, pudding, and fresh strawberries into a smooth, dreamy dessert.
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 lb of fresh strawberries, trimmed and sliced.
02 -
1 cup of mashed ripe bananas (around two bananas).
03 -
2 tablespoons of water.
04 -
1 tsp of vanilla extract.
05 -
1 package (3.4 oz) of banana-flavored instant pudding mix.
06 -
½ cup of sour cream.
07 -
1 cup of cold milk.
08 -
3 large eggs.
09 -
1 tbsp of cornstarch.
10 -
¼ cup of lemon juice.
11 -
¼ cup of sugar.
12 -
1½ cups of crushed vanilla wafers.
13 -
24 oz of cream cheese, softened.
14 -
½ cup of melted, salted butter.
15 -
1 cup of sugar.
# Steps:
01 -
Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine the wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Firmly press the crumbs into a 9-inch springform pan and pop it in the oven for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
02 -
Blend the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly each time. Stir in the vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream. Pour this over the cooled crust and bake for an hour or so, until set.
03 -
Allow the baked cheesecake to cool to room temperature. Then put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
04 -
Mix the cold milk and banana pudding mix in a bowl. Stir it until it thickens, then layer it over the chilled cheesecake.
05 -
Heat the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until soft. Mix the cornstarch with water and stir into the strawberries. Cook until it thickens, then cool. Spread the topping over the pudding layer.
06 -
Chill the cheesecake for another hour before serving. Cut into slices and enjoy every bite!
# Notes:
01 -
This sweet treat blends the velvety banana cheesecake base with a topping full of strawberries and banana-flavored pudding.
02 -
Its creamy banana layer and juicy strawberry topping add a pop of flavor to any party or celebration.