Here’s a decadent and dreamy Banana Cream Cheesecake Roll — a fluffy sponge cake filled with luscious banana cream cheesecake filling, then rolled and chilled to perfection. It’s like banana cream pie and cheesecake had the ultimate dessert baby! 🍌🍰
🍌 Banana Cream Cheesecake Roll
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 2 hours+
🍴 Serves: 10–12 slices
📝 Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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4 large eggs
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Powdered sugar, for dusting the towel
For the Banana Cheesecake Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
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¾ cup cold milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Make the Sponge Cake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs for 3–5 minutes until thick and pale. Gradually add sugar and vanilla.
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Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture just until combined.
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Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
🔹 2. Roll the Cake
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While still hot, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
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Invert the cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment paper.
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Starting from a short end, gently roll up the cake with the towel.
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Let cool completely, seam side down.
🔹 3. Make the Banana Cheesecake Filling
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In a bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix and cold milk. Set aside to thicken.
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In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
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In a third bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
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Combine all mixtures: fold banana pudding into cream cheese, then fold in whipped cream and vanilla.
🔹 4. Assemble the Roll
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Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
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Spread an even layer of filling over the cake, leaving a small border.
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Lay banana slices over the filling (optional).
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Gently roll the cake back up (without the towel), keeping it tight.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
🔹 5. Serve
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Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream and more banana slices before slicing.
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Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled.
🔁 Tips & Variations
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Chocolate drizzle or caramel sauce makes it even more indulgent
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Use vanilla pudding instead of banana for a milder flavor
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Add crushed vanilla wafers to the filling for a banana cream pie vibe
Would you like a gluten-free, no-bake, or cupcake-style version of this dessert?