Uptown Banana Pudding Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Uptown Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 large ripe bananas, diced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; meringue; Meringue; 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large ripe bananas, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
meringue
Meringue
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sugar

1
Combine first three ingredients in a small bowl. Press evenly into bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch spring form pan.
2
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3
Combine bananas and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute or just until sugar has melted. Set aside.
4
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth (around 3 minutes). Gradually add granulated sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, then beat in coffee liqueur and vanilla. Blend well. Pour into prepared vanilla wafer crust. Spoon tablespoonfuls of banana mixture evenly over top, and swirl gently into cream cheese mixture.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set.
6
Drop spoonfuls of Meringue gently and evenly over hot filling.
7
Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until Meringue is golden brown. Remove from oven and gently run a knife around the edge of cheesecake in the spring-form pan to loosen. Cool cheesecake completely on a wire rack. Cover loosely, and chill 8 hours. Release and remove sides of pan.
8
[MERINGUE: Beat egg whites and salt at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form and sugar dissolves (about 1-2 minutes).].

1242

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 2 large ripe bananas, diced, and more.

Yes, Uptown Banana Pudding Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Uptown Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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