Description
Banana Cream Cheesecake with Bavarian Cream combines a rich banana-infused cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth Bavarian cream topping. This indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium-sized bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the base of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the mashed bananas to the cream cheese mixture, creating a smooth, banana-infused filling.
- Pour the banana cream filling over the prepared crust and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake is set.
- Once done, allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating it for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled cheesecake filling to lighten it up.
- Finally, spread a smooth layer of Bavarian cream over the top of the chilled cheesecake just before serving.
Notes
- For a banana-free version, substitute the mashed bananas with pureed strawberries or raspberries for a berry twist.
- If you prefer a chocolate flavor, substitute the graham cracker crumbs for a chocolate cookie crust, or use Oreos for an even richer base.
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free cream cheese, coconut cream, and flax eggs as substitutes for the dairy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
