Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy banana-infused filling, and a luscious caramel topping. This dessert is a perfect blend of sweetness and richness that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker 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
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for topping)
Additional Toppings:
- Whipped cream (optional for serving)
- Extra chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add bananas and sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, cinnamon, salt, caramel sauce, and nuts.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven with the door cracked, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with nuts, and add whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- To prevent cracking, bake the cheesecake in a water bath or place a pan of hot water on the lower oven rack.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
