Description
A delicious dessert that combines rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with the sweetness of banana, creating a creamy and indulgent cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium banana, mashed (approx. 1/3–1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 12 ounces sour cream
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray.
- In a bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mashed banana, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, gluten-free flour, and the egg yolks.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the banana mixture until combined.
- Pour the crust mixture into the prepared springform pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sour cream, egg, egg yolks, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the filling into the springform pan over the crust. Bake for 55 minutes, until the center jiggles slightly.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 1 hour at room temperature.
- After cooling, refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight before serving. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or sliced bananas. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, peanut butter, chocolate, banana
