Banana Cream Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Banana Cream Cheesecake: The Ultimate Guide to a Creamy, Dreamy Dessert! This luscious cheesecake combines the classic creaminess of cheesecake with the sweet, tropical taste of ripe bananas. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or just satisfying your sweet tooth, this dessert features a buttery crust and is topped with fresh banana slices and whipped cream. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can add drizzles of caramel or chocolate shavings for an extra special touch. Impress your guests with this show-stopping dessert that’s sure to be a hit at any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafers)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and optional sugar with melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until blended.
- Pour filling over cooled crust; place the pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water (water bath). Bake for 60–70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour before transferring it to the fridge. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from springform pan; top with fresh banana slices and whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg