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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • chill time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
  3. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each.
  3. Mix in sour cream, flour, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Pour batter over the crust and smooth the top.

3. Bake the Cheesecake:

  1. Wrap the springform pan with foil and place in a water bath (a larger pan filled with hot water).
  2. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  3. Turn off the oven, crack the door slightly, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

4. Make the Bananas Foster Topping:

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon, cooking until bubbling.
  3. Add rum and cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in sliced bananas and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Make the Salted Caramel:

  1. In a saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat until melted and amber-colored.
  2. Stir in butter and whisk until combined.
  3. Slowly add heavy cream, whisking continuously.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.

6. Assemble & Serve:

  1. Spoon Bananas Foster topping over the chilled cheesecake.
  2. Drizzle with salted caramel before serving.
  3. 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.