Description
A rich, creamy cheesecake topped with fresh bananas and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream until just combined.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Arrange half of the sliced bananas over the filling. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the bananas.
- Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the center is mostly set. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Top the chilled cheesecake with the whipped cream and the remaining banana slices.
Notes
- For the water bath, use very hot tap water to speed up the process.
- Do not overmix the batter once the eggs are added to prevent cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for the best texture and slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 65 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: banana cream cheesecake, graham cracker crust, baked cheesecake, cream cheese dessert