Description

This Bananas Foster Cheesecake features a creamy vanilla base and rich graham crust, topped with buttery, rum-caramelized bananas. A showstopping dessert perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Crust

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)

¼ cup packed brown sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup heavy cream

Bananas Foster Topping

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

½ cup packed brown sugar

2 bananas, sliced into ½‑inch rounds

2 tablespoons dark rum (or banana‑flavored liqueur)

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of salt

(Optional garnish: toasted pecans or caramel drizzle)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Make crust: Mix graham crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9‑inch springform pan (covering bottom and lower sides). Bake 8–10 minutes; let cool.

Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth (2–3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until just combined.

Bake cheesecake: Pour filling over cooled crust. Bake 45–55 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let rest for 1 hour. Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Make topping: In a skillet over medium, melt butter with brown sugar until bubbly. Stir in cinnamon and salt, add banana slices, and cook 1–2 min per side until caramelized. Remove from heat, stir in rum (careful of flames), then let cool slightly.

Assemble: Release cheesecake from pan and transfer to a serving plate. Spoon warm bananas foster topping over the surface. Garnish as desired.

Notes

For a spicier twist, swap the crust for gingersnap cookies.

Stir banana liqueur into the filling for enhanced banana flavor.

Top with toasted pecans or walnuts for extra texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
Category: Dessert / Special Occasion
Method: Baking
Cuisine: New Orleans-inspired / American