Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake. This decadent dessert combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the nutty crunch of pecans or walnuts, all drizzled with a luscious caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for topping
Optional Topping:
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in bananas, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in nuts and caramel sauce.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling into crust and bake for 60–70 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts before adding to the batter.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Cheesecake can be made a day ahead and chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
