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Banana Cream Cheesecake

This Banana Cream Cheesecake is a luscious combination of silky cream cheese, ripe bananas, and a buttery cookie crust. It’s indulgent, creamy, and bakery-worthy while still being simple to make at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • whipped cream, for topping
  • banana slices, for garnish
  • optional caramel drizzle or crushed wafers

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor or rolling pin to crush cookies
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • spatula
  • cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Mix crushed wafers, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes. Cool.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed bananas, sour cream, cornstarch, and vanilla. Mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  3. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour to prevent cracks.
  4. Remove from oven, let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best!).
  5. Top with whipped cream, fresh banana slices, and optional caramel drizzle. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor, avoid overmixing to prevent cracks, and chill thoroughly before serving. For a smooth top, consider baking in a water bath. You can also brush banana slices with lemon juice to keep them from browning.