Description
Banana Cream Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that masterfully combines the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the sweet, tropical flavor of ripe bananas. Perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cheesecake dazzles with its beautiful presentation topped with fresh banana slices and whipped cream. With its easy-to-follow steps and common ingredients, you’ll be creating this indulgent treat in no time. Make it ahead of time for an even more delicious result, as the flavors meld beautifully after chilling overnight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 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
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for stability)
- Fresh banana slices
- Whipped cream
- Optional: caramel drizzle, crushed cookies, chocolate shavings, or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar gradually. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas.
- Pour filling over cooled crust; bake in a water bath for 60–70 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with fresh banana slices and whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg