Description
Indulge in a delightful Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze, a dessert that’s bound to elevate your gatherings and satisfy your sweet cravings. This rich and creamy cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with warm, caramelized bananas and a luscious rum glaze. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself on a cozy night in, this cheesecake is sure to impress. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, it’s the perfect dessert for those who appreciate gourmet flavors without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced thick
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp dark rum
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter; press into a springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Allow to cool in the oven for an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For caramelized bananas, melt butter with brown sugar in a skillet, add banana slices, and cook until golden. For the glaze, melt butter with brown sugar, stir in dark rum, and simmer.
- Assemble by topping cheesecake with caramelized bananas and drizzle with warm rum glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg