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Bananas foster cheesecake topped with banana slices.
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Yield: 12 servings

Bananas Foster Cheesecake

Bananas Foster Cheesecake is the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake filling, crumbly graham cracker crust and sweet brown-sugar-coated bananas. Your tastebuds won't even believe what hit them when you try this banana cake!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake:

For the Bananas Foster Topping:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • ⅓ cup dark rum

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Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, cream the cream cheese and sugar for at LEAST 5 minutes or until smooth.
    Vanilla and flour in cheesecake batter.
  • Add in the flour and vanilla and mix until well combined. Scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, as needed.
    Whipped cheesecake batter in a bowl.
  • Next, add in the heavy whipping cream and whip for 1-2 minutes. Scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl, as needed, Last, add in the eggs one at a time and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
    Cheesecake batter being poured onto a graham cracker crust.
  • Add the filling into the prepared 8-inch graham cracker crust in an 8-inch springform pan and gently tap on the counter 10-15 times to remove any air bubbles.
    Cheesecake batter in a springform pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and without opening the door, reduce the heat to 200 degrees and continue baking for 55-60 minutes or until the center only slightly jiggles but the sides are set.
  • Then turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes slightly crack the oven door and allow to cool for an additional 20 minutes. (This is an optional step, but this will help avoid your cheesecake cracking)
    Baked cheesecake in a pan.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. After completely cooled, place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to overnight.
  • Once the cheesecake is set, prepare the topping by adding the butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick into a skillet and heat over medium heat stirring continuously until melted and smooth. Add in the bananas and reduce the heat to med-low and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes. Carefully mix the bananas to coat in the sauce.
  • Next, add in the rum and CAREFULLY, using a kitchen torch, torch the bananas while slowly swirling the mixture until the flame dies out. It should take about 1 minute. Allow the topping to cool slightly then pour over the cheesecake. Serve and enjoy!
    Bananas foster cheesecake on a cake platter.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 816kcal, Carbohydrates: 96g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g, Cholesterol: 88mg, Sodium: 661mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 43g
© Jessica - The Novice Chef
Cuisine: American
Category: Cheesecake