Description
A creamy and indulgent Banana Cream Cheesecake featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, silky banana-infused filling, and fluffy whipped topping, finished with fresh banana slices and a drizzle of caramel.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
2 ripe bananas, sliced
Whipped cream, for topping
1 tablespoon caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and salt. Beat until fully combined and silky.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the banana cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, top with sliced bananas, whipped cream, mini chocolate chips (if using), and drizzle with caramel sauce. Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled.
Notes
For best texture, chill overnight before serving.
Add banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.
Brush banana slices lightly with lemon juice if preparing slightly ahead.
Chocolate chips are optional and can be omitted.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
