A creamy, dreamy fusion of southern banana pudding and rich cheesecake with a buttery Nilla wafer crust.
2 cups Nilla Wafers, crushed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
1 cup whole milk, cold
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
3 large ripe bananas, sliced
1. Mix wafer crumbs and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla.
3. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes; fold into cream cheese mixture.
4. Fold in half of the whipped topping.
5. Layer sliced bananas over crust; pour filling over top.
6. Chill in refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
7. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and extra wafers before serving.
Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
Dip knife in hot water for clean slices.
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.