Description
Indulge in the comforting flavor combination of ripe bananas, rich caramel, and velvety cheesecake, perfect for celebrations or a cozy Sunday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence. Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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