This Banana Foster Cheesecake Combines two Classics in one Mouth-watering Dessert

Few desserts can match the excitement and indulgence associated with a rich and creamy cheesecake. And when paired together with classic flavors like banana foster, it makes for one of the most memorable dessert experiences. This banana foster cheesecake combines great textures with balance and flavors - a crunchy graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake filling which is topped with caramelized bananas and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Here’s the fool proof recipe for a banana foster cheesecake you can make this holiday season to hearken back to our childhood days.

Banana Foster Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 251 gm graham cracker
• 102 gm sugar
• 113 gm butter
• A pinch of salt
• 901 gm cream cheese
• 452 gm sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
• 251 gm sour cream

For caramelized bananas:

• 2 bananas
• 113 gm butter
• 204 gm sugar
• 3 tbsp dark rum
• 2 tsp cinnamon

For the whipping cream

• 251 gm cream
• 52 gm sugar
• 3 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. First, you have to preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. To begin by preparing the crust, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt until all of them are well combined.
3. After that, you have to pour in melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
4. Then, you can press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
5. Next, you have to bake the crust for 10 minutes, and then set it aside to cool.
6. Now to make the cheesecake, you have to beat the cream cheese until it is smooth.
7. Next, you have to add sugar and beat until well combined.
8. After that, you have to beat in eggs, one by one, and then vanilla extract.
9. Now, in a separate bowl, you have to whisk together sour cream and a pinch of salt.
10. You have to beat the sour cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until the concoction is smooth.
11. Next, you have to pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan.
12. You need to let it bake for 55-60 minutes.
13. Now, you have to remove the cheesecake from the oven, and let it cool in the pan for 1.5 hours.
14. Then, you can let it cool completely on a wire rack.
15. Next you have to caramelize bananas with butter for 3-4 minutes on each side.
16. You have to add sugar, rum, and cinnamon to the pan and let the bananas sizzle.
17. Then, you have to cook them for 2-3 minutes, while you are stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
18. To make the whipped cream, you have to beat heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form.
19. Next, you can add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, and then beat in vanilla extract.
20. To assemble the cheesecake, you can place the cooled cheesecake on a serving plate.
21. Then, you have to place the caramelized bananas on top of the cheesecake, and add a big dollop of the whipped cream over them.
22. You have to refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 5 hours before serving.
23. Finally, when you serve, you have to remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator, and let it sit for 30 minutes.
24. Then, you have to slice the cheesecake into pieces, and serve.

It is best to not store this cheesecake for a long time in case some of it is left over. The reason for it is that the bananas used would give you the best flavor when they are consumed fresh. However, any leftovers from this dish can be consumed for up to 2 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

This recipe combines a very regular ingredient – the banana – with a stalwart dessert from the culinary world to give rise to a beautiful dessert that is going to be loved by one and all. That very first slice of this banana foster cheesecake will transport you to a world of pure bliss, purely decadent, as you enjoy the fantastic harmony of flavors and textures. The crunch of the graham cracker crust, the creaminess of the cheesecake filling and the sweet caramelized bananas, will blend in your taste buds for an unforgettable and sweet experience. You must make sure that you serve this cheesecake during your dinner party or enjoy it as a special treat, for you and everyone who consumes it is guaranteed to fall in love with it the moment they taste it.