Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake that combines the richness of creamy cheesecake with the sweetness of ripe bananas, gooey caramel, and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, plus more for topping
- ½ cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in bananas, vanilla, cinnamon, sour cream, nuts, and caramel.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake until set. Cool in the oven, then chill.
- Serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with nuts before serving.
Notes
- To prevent cracking, bake the cheesecake in a water bath or place a pan of water below.
- For easier slicing, dip the knife in warm water between cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
