Irresistible Banana Cream Cheesecake
A delightful dessert combining creamy, fruity, and crunchy elements with a buttery graham cracker crust, rich cream cheese filling, and ripe bananas.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs This forms the base of your cheesecake, providing a crunchy texture.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted The butter binds the crumbs together, creating a rich crust.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar This adds sweetness to the crust, enhancing its flavor.
- 2 packages (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened Cream cheese is the star of the filling, giving it that creamy consistency.
- 1 cup powdered sugar This sweetens the filling and helps achieve a smooth texture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla adds a warm, aromatic flavor that complements the cheesecake.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whipping cream lightens the filling, making it airy and fluffy.
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional) Drizzling caramel on top adds a deliciously sweet touch.
- whipped cream for topping (optional) A dollop of whipped cream makes for a beautiful presentation.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let it cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Layer the sliced bananas evenly over the cooled crust. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bananas, spreading it evenly.
Cover the springform pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drizzle with caramel sauce and add whipped cream on top before serving.
Calories: 350kcalProtein: 4gSodium: 200mg
Keyword banana, cheesecake, dessert