Description
A creamy cheesecake topped with sweet, caramelized bananas and a warm rum glaze, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180 grams graham cracker crumbs
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 115 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 675 grams cream cheese, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 240 grams sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, thickly sliced
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 45 grams butter
- 70 grams brown sugar (for rum glaze)
- 30 grams butter (for rum glaze)
- 30 milliliters dark rum
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 50 grams of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 23-centimeter springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
- Reduce oven temperature to 163°C (325°F). In your mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the 200 grams of sugar, mixing well, then add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated.
- Fold in the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door ajar, and let the cheesecake cool for about an hour inside the oven.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- For the caramelized bananas, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cook until dissolved, then add banana slices. Cook until golden and sticky, about 3–4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar for the rum glaze. Stir in dark rum and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Optionally, thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Once cheesecake has set, arrange caramelized bananas atop and drizzle with warm rum glaze. Serve with additional glaze on the side.
Notes
For best results, prepare the cheesecake a day in advance to allow flavors to meld. Use full-fat cream cheese for optimal richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramelized banana, rum glaze, dessert, holiday