Two creamy, nostalgic-inspired cheesecakes that bring the flavors of classic desserts to life—one with strawberry shortcake crunch and the other with banana pudding & vanilla wafers!
🍓 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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2 cups (200g) Golden Oreos (or vanilla cookies), crushed
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¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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24 oz (675g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (240g) sour cream
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3 eggs, room temperature
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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½ cup (120ml) strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries)
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
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1 cup (100g) vanilla cookies or shortbread, crushed
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¼ cup (30g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
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2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, melted
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1-2 tbsp strawberry Jell-O powder (optional, for color)
Instructions
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Crust: Mix crushed cookies and butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 mins. Cool.
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Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and strawberry puree. Pour over crust.
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Bake: Bake 50-60 mins until set but slightly jiggly. Cool, then refrigerate 4+ hours.
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Topping: Mix crushed cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, butter, and Jell-O. Sprinkle over chilled cheesecake.
🍌 Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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2 cups (200g) Nilla Wafers, crushed
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¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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24 oz (675g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (240g) mashed ripe bananas (~2 large)
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1 cup (240g) sour cream
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3 eggs, room temperature
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp banana extract (optional)
For the Topping:
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1 cup (240ml) whipped cream
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½ cup (50g) Nilla Wafers, crushed
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Fresh banana slices (tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning)
Instructions
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Crust: Mix crushed Nilla Wafers and butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 mins. Cool.
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Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed bananas, sour cream, eggs, and extracts. Pour over crust.
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Bake: Bake 50-60 mins until set but slightly jiggly. Cool, then refrigerate 4+ hours.
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Topping: Spread whipped cream over cheesecake. Garnish with crushed wafers and banana slices.
Why You’ll Love Them
✅ Nostalgic flavors in a creamy cheesecake form!
✅ Perfect for parties—both are crowd-pleasers.
✅ Make-ahead friendly—taste even better the next day.
Tips
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Strawberry version: Use strawberry glaze for extra shine.
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Banana version: Add a layer of pudding between crust and filling.
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No-bake option: Use gelatin to set the filling (refrigerate overnight).
Slice, serve, and watch them disappear!