Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C). Gather your ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until well blended. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and pure vanilla extract.
- Incorporate large eggs one at a time, mixing at low speed only until combined.
- Gently fold in well-mashed ripe bananas and fresh lemon juice.
- Whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Fold into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
- Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Release the cheesecake from the springform pan and garnish with whipped cream and banana slices before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
