Description
Banana Cheesecake with Caramel brings creamy comfort straight from your kitchen to the dessert table. Smooth banana notes and rich caramel create a simple yet delectable treat that makes your taste buds dance with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500g cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas
- 200g granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust and Topping Ingredients:
- 200g crushed digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter
- 200g granulated sugar
- 90g unsalted butter
- 120ml heavy cream
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Pulverize 2 cups graham crackers and mix with 7 tablespoons melted butter until your mixture resembles coarse sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Preheat your oven to 340°F. Bake the crust for exactly 10 minutes, creating a solid foundation for your cheesecake. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip 17.6 ounces softened cream cheese until completely smooth. Gradually incorporate 1 cup granulated sugar, beating until the texture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup mashed ripe bananas until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold ¾ cup heavy cream into the batter, maintaining a delicate texture. Pour the mixture over your prepared crust.
- Bake at 340°F for 50-60 minutes. Your cheesecake is ready when edges look set but the center remains slightly wobbly. Turn off the oven and crack the door open.
- Allow the cheesecake to rest inside the warm oven for 1 hour. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for minimum 4 hours or overnight.
- Create caramel by melting 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden. Stir in 6 tablespoons butter carefully.
- Slowly pour ½ cup heavy cream into the caramel, stirring constantly. Add a pinch of sea salt if desired. Let the caramel cool slightly.
- Drizzle the warm caramel over your chilled cheesecake just before serving. Slice and enjoy your decadent dessert.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so let cream cheese, eggs, and butter sit out for 30 minutes before starting.
- Wrap the springform pan’s exterior with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during baking, which helps create a perfectly smooth texture.
- For the smoothest cheesecake, beat cream cheese slowly and avoid overbeating after adding eggs to prevent cracking.
- Lactose-free cream cheese and dairy alternatives work great for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the cake’s rich, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 481 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 129 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg