Description
Elevate your dessert experience with this Caramelized Banana Cheesecake topped with a luscious alcohol-free vanilla glaze. This creamy, dreamy cheesecake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful balance of rich flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas (sliced thick)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp dark vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for about 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven with door ajar for one hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For caramelized bananas, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add brown sugar and stir until melted. Add sliced bananas and cook until golden brown.
- For the glaze, melt butter with brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat; stir in dark vanilla extract and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Once chilled, top the cheesecake with caramelized bananas and drizzle with warm glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
Keywords: To enhance flavors, consider adding spices like cinnamon to the banana mixture or using other fruits like apples or pears as toppings. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature to ensure smooth blending.