Go Back

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake & Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust:
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • For the Cheesecake Base:
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • For the Strawberry Crunch Layer:
  • 1 cup crushed golden Oreos
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • ½ cup strawberry glaze or preserves
  • For the Banana Pudding Layer:
  • 1 cup banana pudding homemade or store-bought
  • 1 banana sliced
  • ½ cup whipped cream
  • For Topping:
  • Fresh strawberries sliced
  • Sliced bananas
  • Strawberry syrup
  • Crushed vanilla wafers

Method
 

  1. Make the Crust:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Mix crushed wafers, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand.
  4. Press firmly into a greased 9x13-inch pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
  6. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
  8. Pour over the cooled crust and bake for 35–40 minutes until set.
  9. Cool at room temp, then chill for 4+ hours (overnight is best!).
  10. Assemble the Layers:
  11. 🍓 Strawberry Crunch Side:
  12. Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter.
  13. Top half the cheesecake with chopped strawberries, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with the Oreo crumble.
  14. 🍌 Banana Pudding Side:
  15. Spread banana pudding over the other half.
  16. Add banana slices and top with whipped cream.
  17. Garnish & Serve:
  18. Strawberry side: Fresh strawberry slices, syrup drizzle, extra wafer crumbs.
  19. Banana side: More banana slices, crushed wafers, or a pinch of cinnamon.

Notes

Prevent browning – Toss banana slices in lemon juice before adding.
Extra fluffy – Use homemade whipped cream (heavy cream + powdered sugar + vanilla).
Storage – Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days (freezing isn’t recommended).