Servings: 10 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- 9-inch springform pan
- Baking dish (for water bath)
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 8 oz packages cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- to taste sliced bananas optional garnish
- to taste crushed graham crackers optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add granulated and brown sugars, blending until combined.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas.
- Pour the filling onto the cooled crust, smoothing the top.
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up the side.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the edges are set with a jiggly center.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool for an hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 5 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with sliced bananas and crushed graham crackers.
Notes
Always use room-temperature ingredients for the filling to ensure a smooth blend. Don't skip the water bath as it helps prevent cracks during baking. For a richer flavor, consider toasting the graham cracker crumbs before mixing them with butter. Store leftovers in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to 3 days. If you’ve added sliced bananas as a garnish, cover them loosely to prevent sogginess. For a healthier version, you can use low-fat cream cheese, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream, or use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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