Embark on a culinary journey with the luscious BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE. This delightful dessert is a perfect blend of creamy textures and tropical sweetness. Let’s dive into the details of creating this heavenly treat that will elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients:
| For the Crust: |
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| 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs |
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| 1/4 cup granulated sugar |
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| 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted |
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| For the Banana Cheesecake Filling: |
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| 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups) |
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| 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
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| 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar |
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| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
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| 3 large eggs |
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| 1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
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| For the Banana Cream Topping: |
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| 2 cups heavy cream |
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| 1/4 cup powdered sugar |
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| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
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| 2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced |
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| Lemon juice (to prevent browning) |
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Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Crust: a. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated. b. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring even distribution and a firm press. You can also press the crumbs slightly up the sides of the pan.
- Prepare the Banana Cheesecake Filling: a. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. b. Add mashed bananas, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. c. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. d. Stir in all-purpose flour until the batter is smooth.
- Bake the Cheesecake: a. Pour the banana cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. b. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Prepare the Banana Cream Topping:
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the topping over the baked cheesecake, and garnish with thinly sliced bananas. Drizzle lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the cheesecake to cool, refrigerate for a few hours, and savor the delightful BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE.
