Description
A deliciously rich cheesecake topped with caramelized bananas and drizzled with a rum glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 180 grams graham cracker crumbs
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 115 grams unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 675 grams cream cheese, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 240 grams sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Caramelized Bananas:
- 3 ripe bananas, thickly sliced
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 45 grams butter
- Rum Glaze:
- 70 grams brown sugar
- 30 grams butter
- 30 millilitres dark rum
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C. Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 23-centimetre springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes and allow to cool completely.
- Reduce oven temperature to 163°C. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Incorporate granulated sugar, then blend in eggs one at a time. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until the edges are set and the centre remains slightly wobbly. Switch oven off, crack the door open, and let the cake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Transfer cooled cheesecake to refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight until thoroughly set.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add banana slices and cook until golden and sticky. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar. Stir in dark rum and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry and cook until desired consistency is achieved. Remove from heat.
- Arrange caramelized bananas atop the chilled cheesecake. Drizzle generously with warm rum glaze. Slice and serve, offering extra glaze on the side if desired.
Notes
- For best results, let the cheesecake set overnight.
- Ensure bananas are ripe for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of rum in the glaze based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg