Description
A delicious and indulgent dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling, a crunchy graham cracker crust, caramelized bananas, and a rich rum glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Graham Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- For the Caramelized Bananas:
- 3 ripe but firm bananas, sliced into chunks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Splash of vanilla extract
- For the Rum Glaze:
- 1/3 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional)
- Optional Garnish:
- Sea salt flakes
- Whipped cream
- Crushed pecans
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 mins. Cool slightly.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until fluffy. Blend in vanilla, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream, flour, and salt until combined.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Wrap the springform pan in foil. Pour in the filling and smooth the top. Place in a water bath and bake for 55–65 minutes. Turn off oven, crack door, and let it rest 1 hour. Then cool at room temperature and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Caramelize the Bananas: In a skillet, melt butter. Add banana chunks, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Cook until golden and sticky. Set aside.
- Make the Rum Glaze: In a saucepan, combine rum, brown sugar, and butter. Simmer until glossy. For thicker glaze, stir in cornstarch mixture and cook 1–2 more minutes.
- Assemble: Top chilled cheesecake with caramelized bananas and drizzle with warm rum glaze. Garnish if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of rum in the glaze according to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg