Description
Sweet strawberry banana delight cheesecake blends creamy richness with fruity freshness, creating a dessert paradise. Silky layers of smooth cream cheese and ripe fruit promise indulgent moments that will delight senses and bring pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 8-ounce (226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) mashed bananas
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) diced strawberries
Crust Ingredients:
- 112 cups (360 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 14 cup (60 milliliters) sugar
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Banana slices
Instructions
- Craft the graham cracker foundation by combining crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, pressing firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325F (165C) for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Create a silky cream cheese mixture by thoroughly blending cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth. Gradually incorporate sour cream and vanilla, then carefully add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated.
- Gently fold mashed bananas and diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, distributing fruit evenly throughout the batter. Carefully pour the fruity filling over the prepared crust.
- Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center sets with a slight wobble. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and allow the cheesecake to rest inside for gradual cooling.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it reach room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Just before serving, embellish the chilled cheesecake with billowy whipped cream, arranging fresh strawberry and banana slices in an artistic pattern across the top.
- Slice the cheesecake with a clean, warm knife and serve chilled, savoring the harmonious blend of creamy and fruity flavors.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet bananas for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in the cheesecake.
- Dice strawberries uniformly to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the filling.
- Gently fold fruits into the cheesecake mixture to prevent overmixing and maintain a light, creamy consistency.
- Room temperature cream cheese and eggs blend more smoothly, creating a silkier cheesecake texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg