Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake (Print)

Creamy cheesecake swirled with banana pudding and topped with crunchy vanilla wafers and pecans.

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 180 grams crushed vanilla wafers
02 - 50 grams granulated sugar
03 - 60 millilitres unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 680 grams cream cheese, softened
05 - 200 grams granulated sugar
06 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 5 millilitres vanilla extract
09 - 60 millilitres sour cream
10 - 30 grams all-purpose flour

→ Crunch Topping

11 - 120 grams crushed vanilla wafers
12 - 30 grams chopped pecans
13 - 30 millilitres unsalted butter, melted

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 23-centimetre springform pan thoroughly.
02 - In a bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter for the crust. Press the mixture evenly into the base of the prepared pan.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until the batter is fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Pour the prepared filling over the crust in the springform pan, spreading it into an even layer.
06 - In a separate bowl, mix crushed vanilla wafers, chopped pecans, and melted unsalted butter for the topping. Distribute the mixture evenly across the top of the filling.
07 - Set the pan on a baking tray to collect drips. Bake in the centre of the oven for 55 to 60 minutes until the edges are set and the centre jiggles slightly.
08 - Turn off the oven. Leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to allow gentle cooling.
09 - Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
10 - Once fully chilled, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and serve for optimal creaminess and crunch.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure all ingredients, especially cream cheese, are at room temperature for smooth blending.
02 - Chill thoroughly before slicing to maintain structural integrity.

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