Banana Cream Cheesecake: A Luscious and Creamy Delight

Introduction
Banana Cream Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the best of two worlds: a creamy, rich cheesecake filling paired with the sweet, nostalgic flavor of banana cream pie. The smooth, luscious filling rests on a crunchy graham cracker crust, and the entire dessert is topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh banana slices. Perfect for any occasion, this cheesecake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup heavy cream
For the Banana Cream Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, sliced (for garnish)
Vanilla wafer cookies (optional, for garnish)
How to Make Banana Cream Cheesecake
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).