Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar

For the filling:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream

For the topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Crushed vanilla wafers for garnish
• Sliced bananas for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. For the filling: Beat mashed bananas, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Pour over crust and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until set.
4. Cool: Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
5. For the topping: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over chilled cheesecake. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers and sliced bananas before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 5 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes plus chilling