Description
Rich, creamy Bananas Foster Cheesecake melts together classic New Orleans dessert flavors with silky cheesecake perfection. Caramelized banana layers and rum-infused sauce create an indulgent dessert that tempts you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 3 (8 ounces/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Caramel Topping:
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Firmly press the mixture into the pan’s base to create a solid foundation for the cheesecake.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until achieving a silky-smooth consistency. Gently incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Fold mashed bananas into the cream cheese mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared springform pan, spreading it uniformly over the graham cracker crust.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes, monitoring until the center appears almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- While the cheesecake bakes, craft the bananas foster topping by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Introduce brown sugar, rum, and cinnamon to the melted butter, creating a rich caramel base.
- Add sliced bananas to the skillet, gently cooking until they transform into a golden, caramelized delicacy.
- After removing the cheesecake from the oven, allow it to cool slightly at room temperature.
- Generously drape the caramelized bananas foster mixture across the surface of the cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the dessert to set completely and develop its full flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free cheesecake mixture that blends perfectly.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the batter and using a water bath during baking for gentle, even heat distribution.
- Swap rum with apple juice or banana liqueur for a non-alcoholic version that maintains the rich, caramelized flavor profile.
- Enhance texture by gently folding mashed bananas into the cheesecake batter to create pockets of intense banana flavor throughout the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg