Description
An indulgent dessert featuring a rich blend of ripe bananas and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Sliced bananas for topping
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add in the mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set yet slightly wobbly.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door cracked for an hour.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with sliced bananas before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. For the best results, refrigerate overnight to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg