Description
A rich and creamy banana cream cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, fresh bananas, and caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for serving
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer crumbs
Instructions
1. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
3. Press mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
4. Wrap the outside of the pan tightly with foil and place in a roasting pan.
5. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and heat water for a water bath.
6. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
7. Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, flour, and salt; mix until smooth.
8. Mash bananas with lemon juice and fold into the batter.
9. Beat in eggs one at a time on low speed until just combined.
10. Pour batter over crust and smooth the top.
11. Place pan in oven and pour hot water into roasting pan halfway up the sides.
12. Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
13. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool cheesecake inside for 45–60 minutes.
14. Remove, run a knife around edges, and cool completely.
15. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
16. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
17. Spread or pipe whipped cream over cheesecake.
18. Top with sliced bananas and drizzle with caramel sauce.
19. Sprinkle with crushed crumbs, slice, and serve.
Notes
Ensure all filling ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth texture.
Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
Use a water bath to help the cheesecake bake evenly.
Chill thoroughly before serving for best structure and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg