Description
A delicious Caramelized Banana Cheesecake topped with a rich Rum Glaze that delights every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced bananas and brown sugar, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the bananas are caramelized.
- Remove from heat and gently fold the caramelized bananas into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the springform pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- For the rum glaze, combine dark rum, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Let it cool slightly before drizzling over the chilled cheesecake.
- Slice and serve the cheesecake chilled, drizzled with the rum glaze.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and use a sugar substitute.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg with the cheesecake batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg