Homemade Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Introduction:
This decadent banana pudding cheesecake combines the rich flavors of banana pudding and creamy cheesecake, all topped with a luscious banana glaze and crunchy vanilla wafer pieces. Perfect for any occasion, it's a crowd-pleaser that requires no baking!

Ingredients:
For the Vanilla Wafer Crust:

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas 🍌

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp instant banana pudding powder (optional for flavor)

1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks

For the Banana Pudding Glaze:

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup banana pudding mix

1 tbsp cornstarch (if needed for thickness)

For Topping:

1 banana, sliced

1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers or streusel

Optional: whipped cream rosettes

How to Make: