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Banana Cream Cheesecake Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful combination of a creamy banana-flavored cheesecake nestled on a vanilla wafer crust, topped with a luscious whipped cream, and garnished with fresh banana slices. This Banana Cream Cheesecake is a show-stopper dessert that will impress any crowd.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 2 ¼ cups (302 g) vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 10 tbsp (140 g) salted butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp (39 g) sugar

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 24 oz (678 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (207 g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (58 g) sour cream, room temperature
  • 4 tsp banana extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) pureed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Bavarian Cream:

  • 1 tsp powdered gelatin
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp (26 g) sugar
  • ¾ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp banana extract
  • ⅔ cup (160 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 5 tbsp (36 g) powdered sugar

Whipped Cream Topping:

  • ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh sliced bananas for garnish

Instructions

  1. Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press firmly into the base and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, remove, and cool completely. Wrap pan in foil for a water bath.
  2. Cheesecake: Lower oven to 300°F (148°C). Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low until smooth and lump-free. Add sour cream and banana extract. Blend in pureed banana. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Pour filling into the cooled crust. Place springform pan in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes. Turn oven off, leave door closed for 30 minutes, then crack door for another 30 minutes. Remove and cool.
  3. Bavarian Cream: Sprinkle gelatin over milk and set aside. In a saucepan, warm ½ cup heavy cream with sugar, vanilla, and banana extract. Whisk egg yolks, then temper with warm cream. Return mixture to saucepan and cook until thickened. Stir in gelatin mixture and cool custard over ice. Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold into custard. Spread evenly over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate 5–6 hours.
  4. Topping: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks. Pipe decoratively on cheesecake.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Allow the cheesecake to chill sufficiently for optimal texture.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings with nuts or chocolate shavings.

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