Description
Indulge in the heavenly Banana Cream Cheesecake, a perfect blend of ripe bananas and creamy cheesecake. This recipe guides you through each step, from the crumbly crust to the luscious banana-infused filling, topped with a silky Bavarian cream. Ideal for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 10 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 4 tsp banana extract
- 1 cup pureed banana (2 medium-sized bananas)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp powdered gelatin
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp banana extract
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 5 tbsp powdered sugar
- Fresh sliced bananas for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare crust and bake.
- Mix cheesecake filling and bake in a water bath.
- Prepare Bavarian cream and add as topping.
- Chill and garnish with whipped cream and banana slices.
Notes
Use fresh, yellow bananas for the best flavor.
A water bath is essential for a smooth texture.
Can be made gluten-free with appropriate crust substitutions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 504
- Sugar: 36.4 g
- Sodium: 315.5 mg
- Fat: 32.3 g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 46.6 g
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 156.7 mg
Keywords: Banana Cream Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Dessert, Baking, Cream Cheese, Banana Dessert, Bavarian Cream, Whipped Cream, Sweet Treat, American Cuisine