Description
Elevate your dessert repertoire with this delightful Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with vanilla extract (alcohol-free) Glaze. This creamy cheesecake is perfectly balanced with the rich flavors of caramelized bananas, creating a truly indulgent treat. Ideal for any occasion—from a cozy family gathering to an elegant dinner party—this dessert is sure to impress. The luscious cheesecake base melts in your mouth, while the warm, sticky bananas and glossy glaze add an irresistible finishing touch. Quick to prepare yet stunning in presentation, it’s the ultimate dessert for those looking to make a lasting impression.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced thick
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for the glaze)
- 2 tbsp butter (for the glaze)
- 2 tbsp dark vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 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 and bake for 8 minutes.
- Lower oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake filling into crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for one hour.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar; add banana slices and cook until golden.
- For the glaze, melt butter with brown sugar in a saucepan; stir in dark vanilla extract and simmer.
- Top chilled cheesecake with caramelized bananas and drizzle with glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg