Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake that combines the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of ripe bananas, drizzled with caramel and topped with crunchy nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for topping
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in bananas, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, salt. Fold in nuts and caramel.
- Bake: Pour filling into crust and bake for 60–70 minutes until just set. Cool in oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Toast nuts for extra crunch.
- Ensure ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Cheesecake can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
