Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1½ cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- For the caramel sauce:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- For the topping:
- ½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 banana, sliced (for garnish)
- Extra caramel sauce (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan bottom. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and mashed bananas until creamy.
- Pour filling over cooled crust. Place pan on baking tray and bake for 45–50 minutes until center is just set.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For caramel, combine sugar and water in saucepan over medium heat until golden. Remove from heat, whisk in butter, then cream and salt. Let cool slightly.
- Top chilled cheesecake with caramel sauce, chopped peanuts, and banana slices. Drizzle extra caramel on top before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Store-bought caramel works in a pinch, but homemade adds richness.
- Add a peanut butter swirl or chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Wait to add banana slices until just before serving to avoid browning.
- Freeze leftover slices tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
