Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavors of caramel and toasted nuts in a luscious cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Topping:
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
- Sliced banana (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, bananas, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, salt. Fold in nuts and caramel.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake until set. Cool in oven, then chill.
- Serve: Drizzle with caramel, top with whipped cream and banana slices.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Toasting nuts enhances their flavor.
- Cheesecake is best served chilled but can be brought to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
