10/11/2026
Caramelized Banana Cheesecake
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar for the filling
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla extract
4 firm ripe bananas
4 tablespoons unsalted butter for the topping
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap the outside of an 8 inch springform pan in foil.
Step 2: Mix the graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Step 3: Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
Step 4: Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
Step 6: Stir in the sour cream, mashed banana, and vanilla.
Step 7: Pour the filling over the crust and place the pan in a larger pan with 1 inch of hot water.
Step 8: Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the center is just set.
Step 9: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside with the door cracked for 1 hour.
Step 10: Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 11: Peel the bananas and cut them into thick chunks.
Step 12: Melt the butter and brown sugar in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
Step 13: Add the banana chunks and cook for 2 minutes per side until deeply caramelized.
Step 14: Carefully stir in the cream, cinnamon, and salt and simmer for 1 minute.
Step 15: Let the topping cool for 5 minutes.
Step 16: Pile the caramelized bananas on top of the cheesecake and spoon the caramel sauce over it so it drips down the sides.
Step 17: Serve right away.