Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze Recipe
This cheesecake is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It has sweet bananas, soft cream cheese, and a bold glaze. Caramelized bananas make the top golden and sticky.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 packs cream cheese 8 oz each, soft
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter for caramelizing
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter.
- Press the mix into the pan bottom.
- Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
- Add sugar and beat until creamy.
- Add eggs one by one, mix slowly.
- Stir in vanilla until combined.
- Pour batter over crust in pan.
- Bake for 55 minutes
- Turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside.
- Let it cool before removing from the pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and add brown sugar.
- Stir until sugar melts and turns sticky.
- Add banana slices and cook until golden.
- Pour in rum and let it bubble.
- Add cream and stir to make glaze.
- Spoon bananas and glaze over cheesecake.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for a sweet taste.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Bake in a water bath for a smooth cake.
- Let it cool slowly to avoid cracks.
- Chill before serving for the best texture.