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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake and Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake and Banana Pudding Cheesecake are indulgent, nostalgic desserts that combine the creaminess of cheesecake with beloved childhood treats. These showstopper cakes deliver layers of rich flavor and crowd-pleasing textures.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 10–12 servings per cheesecake
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or Golden Oreo crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package instant banana pudding mix (for banana version)
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk (for banana version)
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup Nilla wafers, crushed (for banana version)
  • 1/2 cup strawberry gelatin powder
  • 1 cup Golden Oreos
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry-flavored cereal
  • Whipped topping or heavy cream (for both versions)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker/Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; beat until creamy and lump-free.
  4. For Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick. Fold into cheesecake batter along with sliced bananas.
  5. For Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake: Leave batter plain. Prepare topping separately.
  6. Pour filling into crust and bake in water bath for 55–65 minutes until almost set in the center.
  7. Cool gradually—first in oven with door cracked, then at room temperature. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. For Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Top with whipped topping and crushed Nilla wafers before serving.
  9. For Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake: Pulse Golden Oreos, gelatin powder, and freeze-dried strawberries or cereal. Sprinkle over top, then add whipped topping.

Notes

  • Add strawberry preserves swirl to the batter for deeper flavor.
  • Use vanilla wafers instead of Oreos for crust variations.
  • Banana extract can boost flavor in the banana version.
  • For a clean cut, use a hot knife and wipe between slices.
  • Let cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracking.

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