Banana Cream Cheesecake Recipe
A luscious Banana Cream Cheesecake featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy banana-infused cream cheese filling, and topped with whipped cream. This no-bake cheesecake is chilled to perfection, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2–3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust turns golden brown. Remove and let it cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with the granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add in the sour cream and gently fold to combine. Next, fold in the sliced bananas carefully to keep them intact throughout the batter.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the banana cream cheese filling over the cooled graham cracker crust. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface of the crust.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream: Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the whipped cream into the cheesecake filling to lighten it, then spread the remaining whipped cream evenly over the top of the cheesecake as a decorative topping.
- Chill and Set: Cover the cheesecake loosely with plastic wrap or foil, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least four hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set properly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe bananas with brown spots as they provide the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- You can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the filling for extra flavor if desired.
- To speed up chilling, place the cheesecake in the coldest part of the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled and slice with a sharp knife for clean pieces.
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