Description
Elevate your dessert experience with this Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze, a stunning treat that combines rich, creamy cheesecake with the sweet allure of caramelized bananas and a hint of rum. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for special occasions, dinner parties, or even a delightful brunch. Each slice melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The glossy rum glaze adds an impressive finishing touch that will leave your guests talking long after the last bite. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup brown sugar
- â…“ cup dark rum
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
- Lower oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla. Pour over crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until set at edges.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In a skillet, melt butter and brown sugar; add banana slices until golden brown.
- For the glaze, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan; stir in dark rum until thickened.
- Top cheesecake with caramelized bananas and warm rum glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg