Description
Indulgent Almond Crust Banana Caramel Cheesecake blends creamy richness with nutty crunch, creating a dessert that dances between classic comfort and gourmet elegance. Silky layers of caramel and banana meld perfectly, promising pure bliss with each heavenly bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Almond Crust Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) almond flour
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
Filling Layer:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate and Caramel Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Topping:
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped roasted almonds
- Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Craft a golden-brown almond crust by blending almond flour, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a springform pan, creating an even base.
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Create a decadent chocolate layer by gently melting chocolate chips with heavy cream. Spread smoothly over the cooled crust and refrigerate until set.
- Whip cream cheese until velvety, incorporating sugar, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to eliminate lumps.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Maintain a silky, uniform texture.
- Pour the creamy banana cheesecake mixture over the chocolate layer, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake at 350F for 50 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center when gently shaken.
- Allow cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 3 hours to set firmly.
- Prepare luxurious caramel ganache by warming caramel sauce and cream until perfectly smooth and glossy.
- Once chilled, drizzle the warm ganache over the cheesecake, creating an elegant finish.
- Garnish with delicate banana slices and crunchy chopped almonds.
- Final touch: Artfully drizzle additional caramel across the top for visual appeal and extra indulgence.
Notes
- Choose fresh, ripe bananas for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness in your cheesecake.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Toast the chopped almonds before adding them as a topping to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that all ingredients, especially the caramel sauce, are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg