Description
Banana Cream Cheesecake is a luscious fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet, ripe bananas, making it the perfect indulgent dessert for any occasion. This delightful recipe combines rich cream cheese with fresh banana flavor for a decadent treat that impresses family and friends alike. With its easy preparation and customizable toppings, you’ll find it ideal for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth. Serve chilled, and enjoy every creamy bite of this dreamy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, optional sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until set; let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream or yogurt, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until just blended.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust. Place the pan in a larger baking dish filled with water (water bath) to bake for 60–70 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven; cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg