Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups Nilla Wafer crumbs
• 4 Tablespoons butter- melted

Cheesecake Filling:

• 4- 8 oz packs of cream cheese-softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 Tablespoons flour
• 1 3.9 oz. package banana cream instant pudding mix
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 5 eggs- at room temperature

Topping:

• Fresh banana slices
• Nilla wafer cookies
• Whipped cream

Instructions

Cheesecake Filling:

1. Start by adding your room temperature cream cheese into the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment.
2. Cream until light and fluffy and you do not see any lumps.
3. Add sugar and flour and mix for about 1 minute.
4. Add the banana cream instant pudding mix and mix until just combined.
5. While the mixture is on low speed, add vanilla extract and the heavy whipping cream and mix for 1-2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
6. Add each egg one at a time. Allow each egg to combine fully before adding the next.
7. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and place the cheesecake in the center of your oven and bake at 350 for 15 minutes then reduce the heat to 200 degrees F. and bake for an additional 55 minutes-1 hour or until the center slightly jiggles.
8. Once the cheesecake is done baking, crack the oven door and allow the cheesecake to sit for about 15 minutes.
9. Then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Refrigerate overnight until completely set.
11. Once the cheesecake is set, top with whipped cream, fresh banana slices, and nilla wafer cookies and serve.
12. ENJOY!