Description
Dive in the creamy, dreamy delight of Banana Cream Cheesecake—a dessert that promises to steal the show at any gathering. With its luscious banana-infused creamy filling and a crisp graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is a symphony of flavors that dances beautifully on the palate. Follow this recipe to create a masterpiece that looks as splendid as it tastes, and share the joy with friends and family who will undoubtedly ask for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- For the Filling:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sliced bananas, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until well combined. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Incorporate vanilla and sour cream. Fold in mashed bananas. Pour over crust and bake for 50-55 minutes. Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Add the Topping: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cooled cheesecake. Garnish with banana slices before serving.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven gradually to avoid cracks.
- Decorate with fresh banana slices right before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg