Bananas Foster Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 11 vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; Bananas Foster filling; 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar; 5 teaspoons cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 2/3 cup pureed banana (2 small bananas); 3 tablespoons banana Schnapps (or other banana liqueur); 3 tablespoons dark rum; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Crust
11 vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Bananas Foster filling
24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 egg yolk
2/3 cup pureed banana (2 small bananas)
3 tablespoons banana Schnapps (or other banana liqueur)
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1
In a mixing bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and press the crumb mixture in it. (Instead of the vanilla cookies, a tasty variation that works well is 3/4 cup of graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup ginger snap cookie crumbs.).
2
In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, brown sugar, corn starch, and cinnamon with an electric mixer. Add eggs and yolk and mix well. Puree banana in a food processor. Mix pureed banana, banana liqueur, rum, and vanilla extract into cheese mixture with mixer. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
4
Without opening the oven, lower the temperature to 225 degrees F and continue baking for 70 minutes, or until the center no longer jiggles when you gently shake the springform pan.
5
Remove the cake from the oven, close oven door, and gently run a knife all around the inside edge of the springform pan to prevent the cake from sticking to it and causing cracks. If cake is still a little wet in center, place it back in the oven for another 30 minutes with oven turned off. It will continue to cook gently as oven cools.
6
Remove cheesecake from oven and cool completely to room temperature.
7
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Cooling to room temp prevents moisture from forming inside plastic wrap. Even cheesecakes that seem a little jiggly in the center will firm up nicely after refrigeration.
8
Enjoy!

1828

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 11 vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, Bananas Foster filling, and more.

Yes, Bananas Foster Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Bananas Foster Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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