Description
Indulge in a velvety Banana Cream Cheesecake featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and aromatic banana slices on top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipped cream
- Banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Craft the filling: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Combine flavors by adding mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Fold in whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Fill the crust with the cheesecake filling, spreading it evenly.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Garnish with fresh banana slices before serving.
Notes
This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg