Description
Creamy banana cream cheesecake blends rich cream cheese with ripe bananas for an indulgent dessert. Silky layers of smooth filling and buttery graham cracker crust promise a delightful experience you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Main Filling:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 (8 ounces/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Topping:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sliced bananas, for garnish
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by combining crushed graham crackers with sugar, melted butter, and a hint of cinnamon. Firmly press the mixture into a springform pan, ensuring an even layer covers the bottom and sides.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and briefly toast the crust for 7-8 minutes until lightly golden. Allow the crust to cool completely.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating sugar for a uniform texture.
- Gently introduce eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a creamy consistency.
- Fold in vanilla extract and sour cream, creating a luxurious base for the cheesecake.
- Mash ripe bananas and delicately fold them into the cream cheese mixture, distributing flavor evenly.
- Pour the banana-infused filling over the cooled crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, allowing the cheesecake to set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- After baking, crack the oven door open and let the cheesecake rest for one hour, preventing surface cracks.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Once the cheesecake has completely cooled, generously spread the whipped cream topping.
- Garnish with fresh banana slices just before serving to maintain their pristine appearance.
Notes
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor intensity.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to create smooth, lump-free filling.
- Gently fold mashed bananas to maintain delicate cheesecake texture and prevent overmixing.
- Prevent cracking by avoiding overbaking and allowing gradual cooling inside the oven with door slightly open.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg