Description
A creamy no-bake cheesecake that combines ripe bananas and a rich filling on a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon banana extract (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pie plate or springform pan.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and banana extract (if using), and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream and mashed bananas into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Before serving, arrange the sliced bananas over the top of the cheesecake.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and caramel sauce (if using).
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
For best results, let the cheesecake chill overnight to allow flavors to meld. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana, cheesecake, no-bake dessert, creamy dessert
