Name: Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 5 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 tbsp butter (for caramelizing bananas); 2 tbsp brown sugar (for caramelizing bananas); 4 ripe bananas, halved or thick-sliced; 2 tbsp dark rum (for caramelizing bananas); 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (for glaze); 2 tbsp butter (for glaze); 2 tbsp dark rum (for glaze); 2 tbsp heavy cream (for glaze)

Description

A creamy baked cheesecake topped with caramelized bananas and a warm rum glaze, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp butter (for caramelizing bananas)
2 tbsp brown sugar (for caramelizing bananas)
4 ripe bananas, halved or thick-sliced
2 tbsp dark rum (for caramelizing bananas)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar (for glaze)
2 tbsp butter (for glaze)
2 tbsp dark rum (for glaze)
2 tbsp heavy cream (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl to form the crust; press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat room-temperature cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low, and then add vanilla extract.
Prepare a water bath by wrapping the bottom of the pan in foil. Pour the cheesecake filling into the crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly. Chill for at least 4 hours.
For caramelized bananas, heat 3 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp brown sugar in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the bananas for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. Add 2 tbsp dark rum and let it reduce briefly.
To make the glaze, combine 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp dark rum, and 2 tbsp heavy cream in a saucepan. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serve chilled slices of cheesecake topped with a drizzle of warm rum glaze and two caramelized banana halves.

Notes

For a glossy glaze, simmer gently without boiling hard. Store any leftovers separately to preserve texture.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 90mg