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**Banana Pudding Cheesecake: The Ultimate Fusion Dessert**
With its rich, smooth cheesecake base, layers of **vanilla wafer cookies**, **banana slices**, and a luscious **banana pudding filling**, this cheesecake delivers all the goodness you love in banana pudding, but with the added delight of cheesecake’s creamy consistency. Plus, the top is often adorned with whipped cream and more vanilla wafers, making it the perfect show-stopping dessert.
Ready to make your own slice of heaven? Here’s how to whip up this **Banana Pudding Cheesecake** in just a few simple steps!
#### For the Crust:
– **1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies** (crushed into fine crumbs)
– **1/4 cup granulated sugar**
– **1/2 cup unsalted butter** (melted)
#### For the Cheesecake Filling:
– **3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese**, softened
– **1 cup granulated sugar**
– **3 large eggs**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **1/2 cup sour cream**
For the Topping:
– **Whipped cream** (store-bought or homemade)
– **Vanilla wafer cookies**, crushed or whole (for garnish)