Description
Elevate your dessert experience with this Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze. This indulgent treat features a rich, creamy cheesecake base adorned with perfectly caramelized bananas and a luscious rum glaze. Ideal for any gathering or special occasion, this dessert is not just a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the taste buds. The combination of sweet bananas and decadent cream cheese creates a unique flavor profile that will leave your guests raving long after the last slice is gone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced thick
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp dark rum
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Lower oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour filling over crust; bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool in oven for an hour.
- Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Caramelize sliced bananas in butter and brown sugar until golden; remove from heat.
- Make rum glaze by melting butter with brown sugar; stir in dark rum and simmer.
- Assemble by layering caramelized bananas on cheesecake and drizzling with warm glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice ~120g
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg