Teresa's Recipes
Banana Cream Cheesecake
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Banana Cream Cheesecake, where velvety cream cheese meets the sweetness of ripe bananas, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped cream and fresh banana slices, this dessert is a delightful tribute to the classic banana cream pie, transformed into a rich cheesecake. Perfect for any occasion, this treat will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup, melted Unsalted butter
- 16 ounces, softened Cream cheese
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 2, mashed Ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup, plus more for topping Whipped cream
- 1 for garnish Banana slices
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 10
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Sugar: 20g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. A slight jiggle in the center is okay; it will firm up as it cools.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set properly.
- Before serving, spread whipped cream generously over the top of the cheesecake and garnish with fresh banana slices.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy the creamy goodness!