Description
Indulge in a slice of Bananas Foster Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets the delightful flavors of caramelized bananas and rich rum sauce. This decadent dessert not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to prepare, this visually stunning cheesecake is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- ½ cup dark rum
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar and sour cream.
- Mix in vanilla and cinnamon; add eggs one at a time.
- Pour filling over crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- For the topping, melt butter in a skillet, cook sliced bananas until golden, then add dark rum and stir for about a minute.
- Serve warm banana topping over cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on the banana mixture. Top with whipped cream or chocolate sauce for extra indulgence. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat slices as desired.