Description
Elevate your dessert experience with this Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with vanilla extract (alcohol-free) Glaze. This show-stopping cheesecake features a creamy filling that melts in your mouth, complemented by warm, sticky caramelized bananas and a luscious glaze, making it perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering.
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 (alcohol-free)
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced thick
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp dark vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool in the oven with door ajar for an hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a skillet, melt butter and brown sugar; add bananas and cook until golden. Set aside.
- For the glaze, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan; stir in vanilla extract and simmer briefly.
- Top chilled cheesecake with caramelized bananas and drizzle with glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Don't overmix to prevent cracks in your cheesecake. For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh fruit or whipped cream.