- 20 Nilla Wafers
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 24 oz softened cream cheese
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup mashed bananas (approximately 2 bananas)
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Crush the Nilla Wafers in a blender or food processor until finely crushed.
- Add melted butter and blend until well combined. Press this crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 10-inch pan and refrigerate.
- Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese at medium speed until creamy.
- Add sugar and cornstarch, continuing to beat until well blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in mashed bananas, whipping cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Baking:
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pan.
- Place the pan on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 200°F and continue baking for an additional 75 minutes.
- Cooling and Serving:
- Cool the cheesecake completely on a wire rack before removing the rim of the pan.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake, uncovered, for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Allow the cheesecake to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This Banana Cream Cheesecake is a labor of love that results in a velvety, banana-infused dessert that will impress your friends and family. So, roll up your sleeves, gather these simple ingredients, and treat yourself to a slice of pure bliss. Enjoy!
