Here are two irresistible, Southern-inspired cheesecake recipes: Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake and Banana Pudding Cheesecake. Both are no-fail crowd-pleasers with rich, creamy textures and nostalgic flavors!
🍓 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
Crust:
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2 cups Golden Oreos (crushed)
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5 tbsp melted butter
Strawberry Crunch Topping:
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1 cup Golden Oreos (crushed)
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1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
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2 tbsp melted butter
Filling:
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3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 box (3 oz) strawberry gelatin powder (Jell-O)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line bottom of a springform pan with parchment.
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Mix crushed Oreos and melted butter; press into pan. Bake for 10 mins.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, sour cream, heavy cream, and gelatin powder.
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Pour into crust and bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes. Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
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Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over cheesecake before serving.
🍌 Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Crust:
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1 1/2 cups Nilla wafers (crushed)
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/3 cup melted butter
Filling:
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3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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3 eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana cream pudding mix
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1 cup mashed ripe bananas
Whipped Topping:
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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Nilla wafers and banana slices for garnish
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix crust ingredients and press into a springform pan. Bake 10 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, sour cream, mashed banana, and pudding mix.
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Pour into crust. Bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes. Chill overnight.
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Whip cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread on top and garnish with wafers and banana slices.
