Description
Creamy banana cream cheesecake melts hearts with its irresistible blend of tangy cheese and sweet tropical notes. Rich layers promise a delightful dessert journey that satisfies cravings and brings pure indulgence to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups (200 g) vanilla wafer crumbs or graham crackers
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 ounces each) blocks of cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (~¾ cup)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, sliced (for garnish)
- Crushed vanilla wafers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 325F (163C), ensuring a consistent heat for the baking process.
- Combine crushed vanilla wafer crumbs with granulated sugar, then integrate melted butter to create a cohesive, moist crust mixture.
- Transfer the crumb blend into a 9-inch springform pan, methodically pressing and compacting the mixture to form an even, compact base layer.
- Place the crust in the preheated oven and allow it to bake for 10 minutes, developing a golden, slightly hardened foundation that will support the creamy cheesecake filling.
- Remove the crust from the oven and permit it to cool completely, creating a stable platform for the subsequent layers of the dessert.
Notes
- Choose ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor intensity.
- Crush vanilla wafers finely to create a smooth, even crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, creamy cheesecake texture.
- Wrap the springform pan’s exterior with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping into the crust during baking, which can make it soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 263 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg