Description
Indulgent banana cinnamon cheesecake promises a symphony of creamy richness and warm spice. Delicate layers blend comfort with classic dessert elegance, inviting guests to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with a light butter coating.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the pan’s bottom to create a compact crust.
- Cream the cream cheese with sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture, incorporating eggs individually and ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Integrate mashed bananas, introducing warm cinnamon and fragrant nutmeg, followed by a splash of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gently fold sour cream into the mixture, maintaining a delicate consistency without overmixing.
- Transfer the creamy filling onto the prepared crust, ensuring an even distribution within the springform pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until the center sets and the surface develops a gentle golden-brown hue.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Before serving, carefully release the springform pan’s sides and slice the cheesecake into elegant portions.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking: Add a water bath during baking to create humid environment and reduce surface cracking, ensuring smooth cheesecake texture.
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Use overripe bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor and better mashing consistency in the cheesecake filling.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Let cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to achieve smoother, lump-free batter.
- Dietary Modifications: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives or use almond flour for a low-carb crust option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 208 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg