Description
This Bananas Foster Cheesecake with Salted Caramel is the ultimate indulgent dessert! A creamy, rich cheesecake sits on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a decadent Bananas Foster sauce infused with rum, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzled with homemade salted caramel, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for special occasions!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240g) sour cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Bananas Foster Topping:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp dark rum (or banana liqueur)
- 2 large bananas, sliced
For the Salted Caramel:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp (90g) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each.
- Mix in sour cream, flour, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour batter over the crust and smooth the top.
3. Bake the Cheesecake:
- Wrap the springform pan with foil and place in a water bath (a larger pan filled with hot water).
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door slightly, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
4. Make the Bananas Foster Topping:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon, cooking until bubbling.
- Add rum and cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- Stir in sliced bananas and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Make the Salted Caramel:
- In a saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat until melted and amber-colored.
- Stir in butter and whisk until combined.
- Slowly add heavy cream, whisking continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
6. Assemble & Serve:
- Spoon Bananas Foster topping over the chilled cheesecake.
- Drizzle with salted caramel before serving.
- Enjoy this luxurious, flavorful cheesecake!
Notes
- No rum? Substitute with banana extract or maple syrup.
- Want extra crunch? Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
- Make ahead: Cheesecake can be made 2 days in advance and topped before serving.