Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze—a dessert that effortlessly combines rich creaminess with tropical sweetness. This elegant cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with luscious caramelized bananas, all drizzled with a silky rum glaze. Perfect for impressive dinner parties or special celebrations, this show-stopping dessert is sure to leave your guests raving. With straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this masterpiece. Whether enjoyed as a dessert after dinner or a sweet breakfast treat (we won’t judge!), this cheesecake will elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced thick
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp dark rum
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, eggs one at a time, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Pour filling over crust and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55-65 minutes. Cool in the oven for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In a skillet, melt butter and brown sugar; add banana slices and cook until golden.
- Prepare rum glaze by melting butter with brown sugar and dark rum in a saucepan; simmer briefly.
- Top cheesecake with bananas and drizzle with warm rum glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg