Dan'S Cheesecake (With A Banana Bread Crust!)

Name: Dan'S Cheesecake (With A Banana Bread Crust!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Banana Bread; 1/2 cup warmed clover honey; 1/2 cup safflower oil; 3 ripe bananas, mashed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I use Nielsen-Massey); 2 extra large eggs, well beaten; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1/2 cup raw wheat germ; 2 tablespoons Rumfords Baking Powder (yes, TABLESPOONS); 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped, toasted walnuts; Cheesecake; 3 8-ounce packages organic cream cheese; scant 1 cup warmed clover honey; 5 extra large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons each grated lemon and orange rinds; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract (I use Nielsen-Massey); pinch of fine sea salt; 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 12 ounces top quality semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch chunks

Servings: persons

Banana Bread
1/2 cup warmed clover honey
1/2 cup safflower oil
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I use Nielsen-Massey)
2 extra large eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup raw wheat germ
2 tablespoons Rumfords Baking Powder (yes, TABLESPOONS)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped, toasted walnuts
Cheesecake
3 8-ounce packages organic cream cheese
scant 1 cup warmed clover honey
5 extra large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons each grated lemon and orange rinds
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract (I use Nielsen-Massey)
pinch of fine sea salt
2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup heavy cream
12 ounces top quality semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch chunks

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["Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan, as well as one 8x4"" bread pan.", "Cream honey and oil, and stir in bananas, vanilla and well beaten eggs.", "In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients and nuts, and stir into the egg mixture only until just mixed.", "Wrap the bottom of the springform pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Pour into the springform pan to a depth of about 3/8-inch. Pour the remainder into the bread pan. Bake at 325 degrees F. The cake bottom will take about 20 minutes, the loaf will require about 50 minutes.", "Cool both on a cake rack.", "Cream the honey and cream cheese until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Add the flavorings and flour. Beat well. Add heavy cream. Beat again, briefly. Fold in the chocolate.", "Pour into the prepared springform pan atop the cooled banana bread crust. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 55 minutes, then check to see if the cake is finished. If it is firm around the outside and soft, (not runny) in the center, take it out of the oven, as it will continue to cook after baking. If you leave it in the oven too long, the top will crack, and be less beautiful (but no less delicious).", "Allow the cake to cool completely on a cake rack.", "A delightful topping for this cheesecake is creme fraiche, either plain, or with a bit of liqueur folded in."]

1769

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

146

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Banana Bread, 1/2 cup warmed clover honey, 1/2 cup safflower oil, 3 ripe bananas, mashed, and more.

Yes, Dan'S Cheesecake (With A Banana Bread Crust!) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!