Description
Indulgent banana foster cheesecake cups bring New Orleans’ sweet charm to dessert tables with creamy richness and caramelized banana elegance. Silky layers of rum-infused cream cheese and caramelized bananas promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Flavoring and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into individual serving cups to form a compact base layer.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky smooth, incorporating vanilla extract thoroughly. Gently fold in whipped cream to create a light, airy filling with luxurious texture.
- In a skillet heated to medium, melt butter and dissolve brown sugar, creating a rich caramel foundation. Introduce banana slices, carefully coating them in the golden sauce for 2-3 minutes. If using rum, flame briefly for enhanced depth. Dust with warm cinnamon for aromatic complexity.
- Carefully spread the creamy cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution. Top generously with the caramelized banana mixture, allowing the flavors to intertwine.
- Refrigerate the cups for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing the dessert to set and flavors to meld together at a cool 40°F.
- Embellish with additional banana slices and a decadent caramel sauce drizzle, transforming the cups into an elegant, restaurant-worthy dessert.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and replace sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener to create a lighter, diabetic-friendly dessert.
- When cooking bananas, choose ripe but firm fruit to prevent mushy texture and ensure clean, caramelized edges during sautéing.
- Allow cheesecake cups to set completely in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to achieve optimal texture and easier serving consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg