Description
Caramel Banana Cheesecake is a creamy, rich dessert combining the smoothness of cheesecake with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a luscious caramel topping, perfect for any special occasion or indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust or digestive biscuit crust
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sliced bananas for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and mix until combined.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream or heavy cream; mix until fully combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake and garnish with fresh banana slices.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the crust for extra texture.
- Swirl caramel sauce into the batter before baking for a marbled effect.
- Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes for added flavor.
- Substitute caramel sauce with chocolate sauce for a chocolate-banana twist.
- Use a gluten-free crust for dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg