Description
Banana Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and nostalgic banana, delivering an indulgent dessert that will transport you back to childhood. This rich treat features a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety filling infused with ripe bananas, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for birthdays, family dinners, or a simple self-indulgence, this cheesecake guarantees a show-stopping finale to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and ¼ cup sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sour cream, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for about 60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for an hour to cool gradually.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg