Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Bananas Foster Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that merges the creamy richness of cheesecake with the classic taste of caramelized bananas. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for special occasions or family gatherings, guaranteed to impress with its eye-catching presentation and mouthwatering taste. The silky texture paired with sweet, caramelized bananas offers a satisfyingly rich experience that your guests will love. Easy enough for novice bakers, this recipe will elevate your dessert game and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rum (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50–60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven for an hour before refrigerating.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar; add bananas and cook until caramelized (3–4 minutes). Add rum if desired.
- Serve cheesecake topped with warm banana mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use ripe bananas for a stronger flavor. Chill overnight for best results. For added flair, consider flambéing the banana topping.