Description
A delicious and indulgent dessert that combines the flavors of bananas foster with creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Gently fold in the mashed bananas and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, brown sugar, rum (if using), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the cheesecake is set, drizzle the warm sauce over the top before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and use a sugar substitute.
- You can also add chopped walnuts or pecans to the crust for added crunch.
- For a more tropical twist, top with toasted coconut flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg