Description
Bananas Foster Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, caramelized flavors of ripe bananas. Each bite offers a luxurious experience, making it perfect for celebrations or cozy nights at home. With its buttery graham cracker crust and warm banana topping, this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and cinnamon; pour over cooled crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour.
- For the topping, melt butter and brown sugar in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bananas and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Serve cheesecake chilled or at room temperature topped with warm banana mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg