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Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze.

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Indulge in this Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze, a creamy and decadent dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, rich cheesecake filling, caramelized bananas, and a warm rum glaze. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something extra indulgent!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar

For the Cheesecake:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs

For the Caramelized Bananas:

  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

For the Rum Glaze:

  • ¼ cup rum
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

Make the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.

2. Prepare the Cheesecake Batter:

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually mix in sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated (do not overmix).

3. Bake the Cheesecake:

  1. Pour batter over the cooled crust.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  3. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

4. Caramelize the Bananas:

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
  2. Add banana slices, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove from heat.

5. Make the Rum Glaze:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine rum, brown sugar, and water.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Assemble & Serve:

  1. Remove cheesecake from the fridge and release it from the springform pan.
  2. Arrange caramelized bananas on top.
  3. Drizzle with warm rum glaze.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy!

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace rum with vanilla extract or apple juice.
  • For a thicker cheesecake, use an 8-inch pan and adjust baking time.
  • For a chocolate twist, drizzle with chocolate ganache.
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted pecans or walnuts.
  • For a different crust, use Biscoff cookies or Oreos instead of graham crackers.

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