Name: Banana Bread Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs; ¼ cup sugar; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 3 ripe bananas, mashed; 2 cups cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt

Description

A heavenly combination of rich, creamy cheesecake and the comforting softness of spiced banana bread, featuring a graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup sugar

6 tablespoons melted butter

3 ripe bananas, mashed

2 cups cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

½ cup sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 ½ cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until smooth.
Pour the batter over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then, remove it from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

Frozen bananas can be used, but make sure to thaw and drain any excess liquid before using them.

Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt or heavy cream for a slightly different texture.

Prepare the cheesecake the day before and let it set overnight for best results.

If freezing, wrap the cheesecake tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg