Description
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness of Banana Cream Cheesecake, an ultimate dessert that beautifully marries the richness of cheesecake with the sweet, fruity essence of ripe bananas. This delightful treat is perfect for celebrations or cozy family dinners, and its straightforward preparation makes it accessible for bakers of all levels. With a velvety filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust and customizable toppings, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests. Whether you serve it plain or adorned with whipped cream and fresh banana slices, each bite offers a luscious experience that will leave everyone wanting more. Get ready to make unforgettable memories as you whip up this crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 24 oz (3 blocks) 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.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese; gradually add sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and mashed bananas until just combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust; bake in a water bath for 60-70 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg