Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Crust Banana Caramel Cheesecake – a delightful fusion of sweet caramel, ripe bananas, and rich cream cheese atop a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
For the topping:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 banana, sliced
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Pour over crust and bake.
- Add the topping: Combine sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread over the cheesecake. Drizzle with caramel, top with banana slices, and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- To prevent browning, lightly toss banana slices in lemon juice.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
