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Banana Cream Cheesecake

A rich and creamy banana-infused cheesecake with vanilla wafer crust, fresh banana layers, and whipped cream topping.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
Topping
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.33 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare springform pan and crust.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  4. Mix in bananas, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and cornstarch.
  5. Add eggs one at a time.
  6. Layer filling and banana slices in crust.
  7. Bake in water bath for 60–70 minutes.
  8. Cool gradually, refrigerate, top with whipped cream, and garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 290mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe bananas and chill overnight before serving.

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