Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Indulge in this luscious Bananas Foster Cheesecake, featuring a flavorful cinnamon graham cracker crust, creamy banana cheesecake filling, and a rich caramelized banana topping. This dessert is sure to impress at any gathering!
Recipe Overview:
Total Time: 5 hours 35 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 648 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon brown sugar
cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
25.4 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
teaspoon nutmeg
cup sour cream
1 cup bananas, mashed about 2 medium bananas
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Bananas Foster Topping:
cup unsalted butter
cup brown sugar
teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cup heavy cream
3 bananas, sliced
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350F 180C and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper.
Make Crumbs: Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. If you dont have a food processor, place the crackers in a zip-top bag and crush them with a cup.
Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Press Crust: Transfer the crumb mixture to the prepared springform pan and press it evenly and firmly into the bottom.
Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 7-8 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning. Once done, let it cool to room temperature.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
Lower Oven Temperature: Reduce the oven temperature to 280F 140C.
Mix Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, add the room-temperature cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric hand mixer until creamy.
Add Bananas and Eggs: Mix in the mashed bananas and eggs until well combined.
Incorporate Cornstarch: Sift the cornstarch into the mixture and mix until smooth and there are no lumps.
Pour Batter: Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, gently tapping the pan on a flat surface to release any air bubbles.
Bake Cheesecake: Bake for about 1 hour, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool Cheesecake: Open the oven door halfway and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature for 1-2 hours.
3. Chill the Cheesecake:
Wrap and Refrigerate: Once cooled, wrap the cheesecake tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
4. Make the Bananas Foster Topping:
Combine Topping Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer, stirring every 20-30 seconds for about 5 minutes.
Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2 minutes over medium-low heat.
Cook Bananas: Add the sliced bananas and simmer for about 8 minutes, or until they are slightly cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
5. Assemble the Cheesecake:
Add Topping: Pour the bananas foster topping over the chilled cheesecake and spread it evenly with an offset spatula.
Serve: Slice and enjoy your decadent Bananas Foster Cheesecake!
Tips:
For a more intense banana flavor, use very ripe bananas.
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
You can garnish with whipped cream or additional banana slices if desired.
This dessert combines the best of both worldscreamy cheesecake and the delightful flavors of bananas foster! Enjoy this sweet treat