Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Caramelized Banana Cheesecake With Vanilla Extract, a dessert that marries creamy cheesecake with luscious caramelized bananas, all on a buttery graham cracker crust. This elegant yet simple dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family dinner. The rich vanilla glaze adds an irresistible finish, making it not just a treat but an impressive centerpiece for gatherings. With easy preparation steps and customizable toppings, this cheesecake is sure to become a beloved favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Vanilla Extract (water-Free)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, flour, vanilla, then eggs one at a time until combined.
- Pour batter over crust; bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- In a skillet, melt butter and caramelize banana slices with brown sugar and cinnamon for about 2-3 minutes each side.
- Prepare vanilla glaze by simmering vanilla extract, brown sugar, and water until thickened.
- Cool cheesecake completely before topping with caramelized bananas and glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg