Description
Indulge in a slice of Bananas Foster Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets caramelized bananas and a splash of rum. This decadent dessert promises to elevate any gathering, delivering rich flavors that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, this easy-to-make cheesecake combines simple ingredients with stunning results.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp dark rum
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, granulated sugar, and eggs one at a time until combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas gently.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 50 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- For the topping, melt butter in a skillet and add sliced bananas, brown sugar, rum, and cinnamon; cook until caramelized.
- Cool the cheesecake completely before adding the banana topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Use ripe bananas for enhanced sweetness. Swap cream cheese for mascarpone for a richer flavor. Chill the cheesecake overnight for better texture.