Description
Creamy cheesecake meets classic New Orleans dessert in this irresistible Bananas Foster Cheesecake that blends rich caramel, warm spices, and smooth cream cheese. Indulgent layers promise a delightful journey through sweet, buttery flavors you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 grams) mashed ripe bananas
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) salted butter, melted
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) salted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a buttery graham cracker crust by combining crumbs and pressing into a springform pan, then bake at 325°F for 10 minutes to set the base.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300°F, preparing for the cheesecake’s delicate baking process.
- Blend cream cheese until velvety smooth, gradually incorporating sugar and flour to create a silky foundation.
- Fold mashed ripe bananas into the cream cheese mixture, enhancing with warm spices and a splash of dark rum for depth of flavor.
- Gently introduce eggs one at a time, carefully mixing after each addition to maintain a luxurious, even texture.
- Carefully transfer the banana-infused filling into the pre-baked crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Position the cheesecake in a water bath and bake for approximately 1 hour, maintaining a consistent low temperature.
- Allow the cheesecake to rest inside the oven for 1 hour after baking, with the door slightly ajar or closed to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for 6-7 hours, allowing it to set and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Create a decadent bananas foster topping by caramelizing bananas with butter, brown sugar, and rum in a skillet.
- Carefully flame the rum and continue cooking until the topping reaches a thick, glossy consistency.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and a hint of cinnamon until soft, billowy peaks form.
- Embellish the chilled cheesecake with the warm bananas foster topping and dollops of spiced whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and even baking of the cheesecake.
- Crush graham crackers finely for a compact, crisp crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing and using a water bath during baking, which creates gentle, even heat.
- Swap rum with vanilla extract for a kid-friendly version or non-alcoholic alternative that maintains rich flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg