Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake, sweet bananas, and crunchy peanuts, topped with caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce
- Sliced bananas for garnish
- Caramel sauce for garnish
- Whole peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix this well and press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the crust and sprinkle peanuts on top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 50 minutes, until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Cool the cheesecake completely, drizzle with caramel sauce, and chill for at least 4 hours. Garnish with sliced bananas, more caramel, and whole peanuts before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight. Use ripe bananas for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, banana, caramel, dessert, nuts