Delight in this creamy Bananas Foster Cheesecake, featuring a spiced graham cracker base and a luscious banana-infused filling, crowned with a decadent bananas foster topping.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Filling:
- 25.4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup bananas, mashed
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Bananas Foster Topping:
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 bananas, sliced
Instructions:
- Crust Assembly:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 7-8 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Filling Preparation:
- Lower oven temperature to 280°F (140°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, brown sugar, spices, sour cream, and vanilla until creamy.
- Incorporate the mashed bananas, then the eggs, and finally stir in sifted cornstarch until well-combined and smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust, tap to release air bubbles, and bake for approximately 60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cooling Phase:
- Cool the cheesecake gradually by first leaving it in the oven with the door slightly open, then moving it to room temperature. Finally, chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- Topping Creation:
- For the topping, melt butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until a caramel forms. Stir in cream and simmer before adding sliced bananas.
- Cool the bananas foster to room temperature before spreading over the chilled cheesecake.
Notes:
- Ingredients should be at room temperature for seamless mixing and a smooth cheesecake texture.
- Mix the cheesecake batter on a lower speed, adding eggs one at a time to avoid overbeating.
- Regularly scrape down the bowl sides to ensure even mixing.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent cracks or collapse; keep the oven door shut until it’s time to cool.
This Bananas Foster Cheesecake merges classic dessert flavors into a sumptuous treat, perfect for impressing guests or indulging your sweet tooth.
