Banana Cream Cheesecake
A rich and velvety cheesecake infused with real ripe bananas, set on a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with fresh whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total Time: 7 hrs 35 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking / Water Bath
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
5 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
24 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas
3 large Eggs
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
2 Fresh Bananas (for garnish)
Instructions
1.Mix graham crumbs and butter; press into a 9-inch pan and bake for 10 mins.
2.Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add sour cream, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
3.Add eggs one at a time on low speed until just combined; do not over-mix.
4.Wrap the pan in foil and place in a roasting pan with hot water (water bath).
5.Bake at 325°F for 65 minutes until the edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
6.Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
7.Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until completely set.
8.Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar; spread over cheesecake and top with fresh bananas.
Notes
Use very ripe, speckled bananas for the best natural flavor.
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to avoid lumps.
The water bath is essential for a creamy, crack-free texture.
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