Description
A creamy cheesecake infused with ripe bananas, gooey caramel, and crunchy nuts for a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the crust in the pan. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and swirl with a knife. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the surface.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit the nuts and add extra banana slices on top. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 7g