Description

This Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze is a decadent dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake base topped with golden caramelized bananas and a rich rum glaze. It’s a luxurious yet approachable treat ideal for special occasions.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

2 tsp vanilla extract

For the caramelized bananas:

3 ripe bananas, sliced thick

½ cup brown sugar

3 tbsp butter

For the rum glaze:

⅓ cup brown sugar

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp dark rum

1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Lower oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream and vanilla.
Pour filling over cooled crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let sit 1 hour.
Chill cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
To caramelize bananas, melt butter in a skillet, stir in brown sugar, add banana slices, and cook until golden and sticky. Set aside.
For the rum glaze, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, stir in rum, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired. Remove from heat.
Top chilled cheesecake with caramelized bananas and drizzle with warm rum glaze. Serve with extra glaze if desired.

Notes

Omit or replace rum with extract if avoiding alcohol.
Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture.
Cracks in the cheesecake can be covered with toppings.
Prepare the cheesecake ahead and add toppings before serving.
Try Oreo or nut crust alternatives for variation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 115mg