Name: Caramelized Banana Cheesecake Bliss is a must-try!
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: PT-492404H31M
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Crust; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted; ¼ cup sugar; Cheesecake Filling; 24 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 3 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; Caramelized Bananas; 3 ripe bananas, sliced into thick rounds; ½ cup brown sugar; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp heavy cream; Pinch of salt; 1 tsp rum or vanilla extract (optional); Caramel Sauce Drizzle; ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Description

Caramelized Banana Cheesecake Bliss is a decadent dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and sweet caramelized bananas, all drizzled with rich caramel sauce.

Ingredients

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Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Caramelized Bananas
3 ripe bananas, sliced into thick rounds
½ cup brown sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of salt
1 tsp rum or vanilla extract (optional)
Caramel Sauce Drizzle
½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

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Instructions

Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until sandy. Press firmly into bottom of springform pan. Bake 8 minutes, then cool.
Prepare Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and flour; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently until combined. Pour batter over cooled crust. Bake 55–60 minutes, until center is just set. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake rest 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Caramelize Bananas: In skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Add bananas, cook 2–3 minutes until golden and coated. Stir in cream, salt, and rum/vanilla. Simmer until thickened.
Assemble & Serve: Spoon caramelized bananas over chilled cheesecake. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight.
Feel free to use homemade caramel sauce for added flavor.
Adjust the sweetness of the caramelized bananas to your taste.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg