Description
Experience dessert bliss with this Caramelized Banana Cheesecake topped with an irresistible rum glaze. The creamy cheesecake combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the rich flavors of dark rum, creating a showstopper that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy weeknight treat, this cheesecake promises to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp dark rum
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into a greased springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream until fluffy.
- Fold in sliced bananas gently.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for about an hour until slightly jiggly in the center.
- In a skillet, melt brown sugar over medium heat, add banana slices, cooking until golden.
- Stir in dark rum off heat and drizzle over cooled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg