Description
Healthy Banana Pudding Crunch Cheesecake is a deliciously sweet and crispy dessert that combines creamy banana pudding with a satisfying crunchy topping. Perfectly balanced for a nutritious treat, it features ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and a wholesome graham cracker crust, making it an ideal dessert for health-conscious food lovers. Easy to prepare and impressively tasty, this cheesecake is perfect for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup vanilla wafers or cookies, chopped
- Optional toppings: sliced bananas, whipped cream, caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press evenly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 8 minutes. For extra crunch, add chopped vanilla wafers on top before baking.
- Make the banana pudding filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Beat until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the filling over the crust, spreading evenly. Garnish with extra banana slices or crushed cookies if desired. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add the crunch topping: Before serving, sprinkle with chopped cookies or crushed vanilla wafers. Optionally, add banana slices or whipped cream for presentation.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for optimal flavor and sweetness.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours for best set and texture.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips to the topping for varied crunch.
- Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg