Description
Creamy banana split cheesecakes blend classic dessert magic with nostalgic charm. Sweet layers of rich cream cheese, fresh bananas, and chocolate drizzle invite you to indulge in a delightful culinary experience that celebrates comfort and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 medium banana, mashed
- 3 eggs, room temperature
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate ice cream
- 1/2 cup strawberry ice cream
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 4–5 maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
Additional Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon banana extract
Instructions
- Prepare a precision workspace by setting the oven to 325F and positioning a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Create a foundational crust by blending vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly integrated.
- Distribute the crumb mixture into each liner, compressing firmly to establish a solid base.
- Briefly toast the crust for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to set and develop a subtle golden tone, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar in a smooth, consistent motion until achieving a silky texture.
- Incorporate flour, sour cream, banana extract, and mashed banana, mixing until the ingredients harmonize seamlessly.
- Gently introduce eggs one at a time, blending on low speed to maintain the mixture’s delicate structure.
- Allocate the cheesecake filling evenly across the prepared crusts, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until centers appear set yet retain a subtle wobble.
- After baking, deactivate the oven and leave the door slightly ajar, allowing gradual temperature equalization for 10 minutes.
- Permit cheesecakes to cool at ambient temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve optimal consistency.
- Embellish with complementary ice cream scoops, chocolate and strawberry varieties.
- Artfully drizzle chocolate and caramel sauces across the surface.
- Crown with whipped cream, scattered nuts, colorful sprinkles, and vibrant maraschino cherries.
- Present these miniature indulgences, celebrating their creamy banana essence and playful garnishes.
Notes
- Customize crust by swapping vanilla wafers with gluten-free graham crackers for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by avoiding overmixing eggs and using room temperature ingredients for smooth, silky texture.
- Enhance banana flavor by using extra-ripe bananas with dark brown spots for deeper, more intense sweetness.
- Create make-ahead friendly dessert by preparing cheesecakes up to 3 days in advance and storing covered in refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg