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Banana Cheesecake Delight

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Banana Cheesecake Delight brings a rich mix of creamy layers, including a banana-filled base and a luxurious Bavarian topping. The crunchy vanilla wafer crust offers just the right bite, while fluffy whipped cream and fresh banana slices finish it off beautifully. Great for big gatherings or an afternoon treat.

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Updated on Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:04:50 GMT
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Heavenly Banana Cream Cheesecake brings together a dreamy banana-infused filling and smooth Bavarian cream, set atop a crunchy vanilla wafer base. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh banana slices, this decadent treat makes any gathering special or turns an ordinary day into something worth celebrating.

INGREDIENTS
  • Vanilla wafer crumbs: 2¼ cups, creating that irresistible crunchy foundation.
  • Salted butter: 10 tbsp, melted, to hold your crust together nicely.
  • Sugar: 3 tbsp (for crust) + 1 cup (for filling) + 2 tbsp (for Bavarian cream), adding the right sweetness to each component.
  • Cream cheese: 24 oz, softened, forming the heart of your velvety filling.
  • Flour: 3 tbsp, helping your cheesecake stay firm.
  • Sour cream: ¼ cup, adding that subtle zing to balance sweetness.
  • Banana extract: 4 tsp (for filling) + ¼ tsp (for Bavarian cream), boosting that tropical flavor punch.
  • Pureed bananas: 1 cup (from 2 medium bananas), bringing authentic fruit goodness.
  • Eggs: 3 large, creating that smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • Gelatin: 1 tsp, giving your cream layer its perfect hold.
  • Milk: 2 tbsp, for softening the gelatin.
  • Heavy cream: ½ cup (for Bavarian cream) + ½ cup (for topping), delivering pure luxury in every bite.
  • Powdered sugar: 5 tbsp (for Bavarian cream) + ¼ cup (for topping), offering gentle sweetness to your creamy elements.
  • Fresh sliced bananas: For garnish, the perfect finishing accent.
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1:
Heat your oven to 325°F. Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Push this mix into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. After cooling, wrap the pan in foil to get ready for its water bath.
Step 2:
Turn down your oven to 300°F. Beat together cream cheese, sugar, and flour until it's nice and smooth. Mix in sour cream, banana extract, and your mashed bananas. Add eggs one by one, mixing just until they're blended in.
Step 3:
Spread the mixture onto your cooled crust. Put the wrapped springform into a bigger pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 90 minutes until just set.
Step 4:
Switch off the oven but keep the cheesecake inside with the door shut for half an hour. Then crack open the door and let it sit another 30 minutes. Take it out afterward and let it cool all the way.
Step 5:
For your Bavarian layer, sprinkle gelatin over milk and let it soften up. Warm the heavy cream, sugar, and extracts. Mix a bit with egg yolks, then pour back in and cook until thick. Add gelatin and cool in an ice bath.
Step 6:
Whip cold cream with powdered sugar and fold into your cooled mixture. Spread this evenly on top of your cheesecake. Pop it in the fridge for 5-6 hours until it's fully set.
Step 7:
Whip up some heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla for the top. Pipe pretty swirls around your cheesecake and add fresh banana slices right before you serve it.
Serving and Storage Tips
  • Keep your cheesecake in the fridge for up to 4 days. Wait to add banana slices until you're about to serve so they don't turn brown.
  • You can freeze this beauty without toppings for up to a month. Just thaw overnight in your fridge before adding the final touches.
Helpful Notes
  • Make sure your ingredients aren't cold from the fridge for the best smooth texture.
  • Don't skimp on water in the bath, and mix gently to keep cracks from showing up.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

  • Try adding a warm caramel or chocolate drizzle over each slice for an extra wow factor.
  • Don't overdo the whipped cream on top so you can still taste all those amazing banana and cream flavors underneath.
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Banana Cheesecake Delight

Silky banana cheesecake paired with creamy Bavarian layers on a crunchy crust. Perfect for parties or just treating yourself.

Prep Time
40 Minutes
Cook Time
100 Minutes
Total Time
140 Minutes

Category: Sweet Kitchen

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (1 cheesecake (9-inch))

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 2 1/4 cups of crushed vanilla cookies (crust).
02 10 tablespoons melted salted butter (crust).
03 3 tablespoons sugar (crust).
04 24 ounces softened cream cheese (cheesecake filling).
05 1 cup granulated sugar (cheesecake filling).
06 3 tablespoons plain flour (cheesecake filling).
07 1/4 cup sour cream at room temp (cheesecake filling).
08 4 teaspoons banana flavoring (cheesecake filling).
09 1 cup mashed banana (from 2 medium bananas) (cheesecake filling).
10 3 large eggs, softened to room temp (cheesecake filling).
11 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (Bavarian cream).
12 2 tablespoons milk (Bavarian cream).
13 2 egg yolks (Bavarian cream).
14 1/2 cup heavy cream (Bavarian cream).
15 2 tablespoons sugar (Bavarian cream).
16 3/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring (Bavarian cream).
17 1/4 teaspoon banana flavoring (Bavarian cream).
18 2/3 cup chilled heavy cream (Bavarian cream).
19 5 tablespoons powdered sugar (Bavarian cream).
20 1/2 cup whipped heavy cream (topping).
21 1/4 cup powdered sugar (topping).
22 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence (topping).
23 Fresh banana slices (topping).

Instructions

Step 01

Warm your oven to 325°F. Combine the cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press it into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, then let it bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool and wrap the pan exterior with foil to prepare for a water bath.

Step 02

Set the oven down to 300°F. Using a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add sour cream, mashed banana, and banana extract. Mix gently. Add the eggs one after another, blending as you go.

Step 03

Pour your cheesecake mixture into the crust. Take a bigger pan, place the springform pan inside, and fill it with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Step 04

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside with the door shut for 30 minutes. Then, pop the door slightly open and leave it there for an extra half hour. Finally, remove it from the oven and completely cool it down.

Step 05

For the creamy layer, sprinkle gelatin over the milk and set it aside to absorb (bloom). Warm the cream, sugar, and both extracts in a small pot until it's heated. Mix this warm mix slowly into the egg yolks and heat again until it thickens up.

Step 06

Blend the bloomed gelatin into the cream mixture. Place this over an ice bath to chill down. Once it's cooler, fold in whipped cream made of chilled heavy cream and powdered sugar.

Step 07

Spoon the Bavarian cream evenly on top of the cold cheesecake. Let it set in the fridge for around 5 to 6 hours.

Step 08

Using a mixer, beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla for the topping. Pipe it on the cheesecake, then decorate with fresh banana slices before serving.

Notes

  1. Banana Cream Cheesecake Bliss is a delightful mix of creamy banana cheesecake, smooth Bavarian cream, and a crunchy cookie crust.
  2. An impressive dessert for banana fans and celebrations—it’s rich, creamy, and unforgettable.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 450
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 40 g
  • Protein: 7 g